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This Divisive Reddit Story Has Everyone Questioning If It's Wrong To Sell The Gifts You Were Given


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Published 3 months ago

When it comes to giving gifts, what are the expectations around that gift? Are there any? Giving someone a gift always feels good, and receiving a gift is a nice feeling too. Do some people have the wrong intentions when giving a gift though? Or do some people see gifts in the wrong light? It's one of those moral dilemmas that might not have a concrete answer but feels a little weird to think about.

This Reddit user was helping out his family by gifting unwanted kids and baby items to his brother. They accepted many gifts over time graciously. It was only during a family get-together when the user's sister-in-law commented on selling baby items they did not need, calling it a "side hustle." When asked, she admitted she likely sold some of the stuff the user had given them. This did not sit well with the user and an argument ensued. Now the user is looking for input on whether or not they are in the wrong.

The comments on this post were quite split with people on each side of the situation. Here is the original story along with several relevant comments outlining why this situation is a tricky one.

Here's the original story

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This is what users had to say

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The comments were fairly split on this one

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Is it wrong to accept something you know you won't use?

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Or should a gift be able to be used however the receiver likes?

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Is it a side hustle?

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Hmmm…

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That's a good point

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It's a little odd to be mad about something you didn't want

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A gift should have no strings attached

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It's better than throwing them out

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Everyone has different beliefs

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Still mad?

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Maybe she should have kept quiet

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The top comment really sums it up

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