Survey #186 Response from Anonymous user

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Statement #1: When I give valuable things to friends or family, I worry that they will turn around and give them away.
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Statement #2: When I give something away, I accept that I have no further claim to it, which gives me peace of mind.
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Statement #3: I only give things on the condition that the recipients will involve me in any decisions about the future disposition of things I’ve given them.
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Statement #4: I find it discouraging when I give useful and valuable things to friends and family who don't appreciate it.
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Statement #5: Worrying about what happens to things after you give them away is letting stuff hold too much power over you.
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Statement #6: It means a lot to me that my children recognize and understand the importance and value of items from our family’s history.
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Statement #7: Even though my stuff has become a burden in my life, it’s hard to let go of good things to people who don’t appreciate them.
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Statement #8: Remaining attached to our stuff and feeling like we need to find a good home for each item arises out of a need to remain in control.
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Statement #9: When people don’t want the thing you give to them, it isn’t a judgment on you or the value of your gift.
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What factors do you consider when you’re thinking about giving things away to family members, friends, neighbors, or other people you know?Would they like or need this. Coworker just moved into her own apartment so I asked if she needed cookware. Sent her a picture and she asked if I could bring to work. I gave her three matching pots. 6qt, 3qt and 2qt. She later sent me a picture of the beautiful meal that she cooked for herself.
What factors do you consider when you’re thinking about donating items to a charity, shelter, or unknown recipient?Is if useful or broken. Can it be used for parts. I want to keep things out of the landfill.
What is your all-time favorite hand-me-down, cast-off, or regifted item?My minimalist friend regifted to me a silicone popcorn maker for the microwave
Here’s your chance to ask Gayle and Ed any question you’re curious about. It need not be related to this survey’s topic(s).I have vintage stuff from my grandmother that I know people want but how do you find those people. It is painful to just dump or to give to a resale donation place who will just dump.
Future topics

Alternatives to the landfill. Or decluttering without relying on the landfill. Responsible disposable.
How to declutter responsibly.
How to get over that everything ends up in the Iandfill no matter how useful even if someone else needs or can use.

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