Finding good gifts can be tricky. Here are some research-backed tips to help you with your holiday shopping.
A good gift can elicit a surge of happiness and gratitude in the recipient. It also feels great to give, with psychologists finding that the joy of giving a gift is more pronounced than the pleasure of receiving one.
However, when people receive a gift, they care less about the moment the bow comes off, and instead think about the weeks and months ahead.How often would a chocolate fondue fountain realistically be used? Studies have shown that recipients love these gifts; they elicit happiness for extended periods of time.
Sometimes it’s better to go with Boston Red Sox tickets over a pair of socks. Philipp Nemenz/The Image Bank via Getty Images You’ll also see this happen with gift cards. Givers often choose specific gift cards — to a particular clothing store or restaurant, for example — that reflect the interests or tastes of the recipient.
Movies spotlight A movie fans gift guide that goes beyond the cinema For the film buff in your life, there are plenty of gift options that go beyond a ticket to the movies. Fashion spotlight Gift guide: Think Barbiecore and all things pink for holiday gifts Barbie pink has creeped into home decor, beauty and accessories. There are plenty of ways to gift the trend. Here are some starters.
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