Think you’re a great gift-giver? Probably not
December 20, 2016
CNN:
If you’re stressed about finding the perfect presents for your friends and loved ones this holiday season, ask them what they want. It could save you a lot of trouble in the long run, according to a new study.
Even the most well-intentioned gift givers don’t always give their friends and loved ones what they really want. But it’s not for a lack of trying — it’s more of an “expectations vs. reality” dilemma, according to researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and Indiana University.
This scenario will sound familiar to most people.
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