Re-Gifting

 I realize that re-gifting seems to be taboo.  But I don't totally understand why.  People have no problem with returning a gift for something they want, so what is the difference?  I will admit to being a re-gifter.  You heard my right.  I re-gift!  I have gotten presents from coworkers, distant family, etc., that I really don't want, don't like, could live without.  But I learned early on when I moved out of mom and dad's house that living "in the real world" ain't cheap.  I would take a present I didn't want put a note on it saying who gave it to me (wouldn't want to give it back to the same person, that would be tacky) and stick in it closet.  Whenever I needed a present for someone I would check the closet to see if there was anything in there that would work.  Sometimes there would be.  And more often than not the person I gave the gift to ACTUALLY used the gift!  So it was like it was meant to be.  So all you re-gifters out there fess up!  Be proud to pass on a wonderful gift to someone that really wants it, and that it also helps you pinch those pennies!