How to give a gift that will not be exchanged

Short answer: Avoid sizes, avoid strong colours and avoid anything that requires taste. Then there is nothing to exchange. Include the receipt anyway.

Size is the biggest risk

Anything without a size cannot be got wrong. See bamboo towels.

Calm colours have the widest appeal

A strong colour is either a direct hit or an exchange. See bamboo bed linen.

Always include the receipt

Even a good gift can be something they already own. See bamboo socks for women.

Check the return period

The period often runs from the purchase date, not from the day the gift is given. See bamboo clothing for women.

Frequently asked questions

How do you avoid a gift being exchanged?

Choose something without a size in a calm colour. Then there is rarely a reason to exchange it.

Should you include a receipt?

Yes, always. Even a well chosen gift can be something the recipient already owns.

How long can a gift be exchanged?

It varies, and the period often runs from the purchase date. So buy close to the day you give it.