Only in a forest if it did not make a sound.

In the mystical realms perhaps...Aren't all gifts representative of what we feel and believe in? That's why it is often said "its the thought that counts"

No. Apparantly not...it just was not meant to be then.

I don't think so.

If it was a Happy Birthday balloon from my hubby I would be sad, unless he gave to a young child on his way out of store. 

How would I know it was intended for me if it was given to someone else?

Either way, no it wasn't - Judge Judy says so!

No.

No

Maybe the gift WAS to be able to pay it forward.

I guess, not. 

I wonder why you ask:) 

If it is not meant for yours it will be someone else's.

I wouldn't think so.

The gift was never mine.

What is mine is that which I have earned.

Everything else are tools to be used to ease the pain and suffering of those that surround us.

"Someone else" had need much greater than my own.

I would focus my attention on the giver to insure they are not injured or take up offense.

It could be.

Sounds much like a promise, some are kept and some aren't.

No, but I rather give then receive.

Nope.

Nope only the intension of it. 

What Susan Emo said!! 

The power of intention only goes so far. 

I had the same reaction Susan Emo did. What is the story behind your question

Good morning Wanda. If something like that happens, hopefully the error could be corrected, so the person that sent to gift could be thanked.

nope

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - well, you said it..... it was intended for someone else....

Wanda,

Interesting question...I am with Susan Emo if a tree falls in the forest, and there is no hearing device...A

Are gifts ever really yours?

I wasn't yours unless you received it. Otherwise it was a promise or a tease.

If it neve touched my finger tips it was never mine

Seems like a question for an ethics columnist.

What happened?

They say possession in 9/10ths of the law so probably not.

Drama .... I can see this possibly happening & being really embarassing for the wrong receiver.  Could there be a good way to take back a gift? Think not.

No. I wonder why "my" gift was given to someone else 

Nope

Maybe.

Nope!

It's the thought that counts, right?

As to the philisophical debate, I'd say it was yours in spirit until it was given to someone else.

Apparently not.

This question sounds like " If a tree falls in a forest does it make a sound?"