Shapewear or lingerie
Shapewear is a holiday gift you should never buy a friend.
Unless you want to ruin your friendship, avoid this “gift,” no matter how well-intentioned.
Also, never buy lingerie as a holiday gift for a friend.
Lingerie is another highly personal item that is a gift to a significant other, not a friend.
Tchotchkes
Friends don’t buy friends tchotchkes for a holiday gift!
These things get thrown in the trash, donated to charity, or collect dust on a shelf.
Anything you received as a gift
Regifting is a big red flag to a friend.
The bestgift ideasare thoughtful, so avoid regifting.
No one wants to be reminded of their love handles during the holidays!
A diet cookbook
Diet cookbooks say much more about the giver than the recipient.
It’s not exactly the best way to spread holiday cheer!
After all, who wants to spend the holidays feeling guilty about what they’re eating?
Self-help books
Don’t give a friend a self-help book as a holiday gift.
Pets
Pets are a huge responsibility and a commitment spanning many years.
Animals are living creatures, not objects, and therefore should never be given as gifts.
Lewd gag gifts
Potty humor is funny… to kids.
Even if they laugh, they’ll probably be secretly horrified.
Cleaning supplies and tools
Cleaning supplies are never an acceptable gift, no matter the occasion.
ADyson vacuumcleaner is expensive, but it’s impersonal and tells your friend they need to clean their house!
Gluten-containing cookies for a friend with agluten allergyor sugary candy for a friend with diabetes are quite offensive.
Giving your friend who is scared of clowns a clown doll is mean-spirited.
Anything from an infomercial
Don’t give a friend anything from an infomercial for a holiday gift.
(We’re looking at you,Snuggie!).
Give a friend a holiday gift you’d like to receive.
