Want to give a good gift? Think past the 'big reveal'
Gift givers often make critical errors in gift selection during the holiday season, according to a new research article. The research suggests that gift givers tend to focus on the moment of exchange when selecting a gift, whereas gift recipients are more focused on the long-term utility or practical attributes of the gift. Ref. Source 7j.
I don't like when I'm given things I do not want or like. For me, giving clothes, ornaments, and personal items like colognes and kits are the WORST gifts you can give if its not your spouse because they are so personal that only the person should choose it for themselves. I rather creative stuff, things that I might have said I wanted but never gotten around to it or tickets to a show, a dinner or cash!