Everybody's gotten a present or two that wasn’t a favorite, what’s the absolute worst one you’ve unwrapped? A new survey from online gift site Merchoid wanted to find out. They asked 3-thousand Americans about the biggest holiday gift fail they ever received and got some enlightening responses.
- The poll also finds that a quarter of respondents think their partner’s gifts aren’t very thoughtful and for 39%, that’s a potential dealbreaker.
- The way a gift is presented is important to 63%, while 47% feel a gift’s cost is equal to its emotional worth.
- And nearly two-thirds (65%) say a present can change their perception of the giver forever.
The Worst Holiday Gifts People Have Ever Received
- Diet books or weight-loss program membership - 28%
- Donations to causes they don’t like - 18%
- Personal hygiene products - 16%
- Self-help books they didn’t ask for - 11%
- Cleaning supplies or vacuum cleaners - 10%
- Books on social skills or manners - 8%
- Bulk packs of boring items, like socks and batteries - 4%
- Office supplies - 3%
- Beginner’s cookbooks - 2%
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