What's Wrong with Regifting? As mentioned above, it can hurt feelings if it's discovered. It's inherently deceitful, and good etiquette is about not only being respectful and considerate, but also honest. Honest in this case means being authentic and genuine, as well as not telling a partial truth.

Is it bad to regift things?

It's totally fine to regift—especially if you're trying to hustle after those huge financial goals you set at the new year. But don't let saving money be the only reason you regift something.

Is it bad to regift wine?

An unopened bottle of wine or champagne can make a great regift, as long as you present it correctly. “Double check to make sure there's not a tag or sticker on it about you, such as wishing you a happy birthday or new year,” Anne Chertoff, Chief Operating Officer at Beaumont Etiquette, advises.