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December 19, 2006
Article on Gift-Giving Mishaps
Here's an interesting article about gift-giving mishaps. I find it fascinating that being especially close to someone makes it more likely you'll mess up.
"In the Holiday Gift Forecast? Brain Freeze"
Check out this quote:
"Recent research…shows that…· Almost half of all lovers are worse at predicting their partner's heart's desire than a stranger who simply uses average gender-specific preferences.
· In addition, the more you know about your inamorata, the worse your success rate is likely to get."
Isn't that wild? It seems that part of the problem is that we think we know everything there is to know about that most important person in our lives and thus we ignore any new information that comes along. Also, we tend to overestimate the similarities between ourselves and our partners.
That's intriguing stuff!
I think I did okay with hubby's gift though since I got him something recent evidence suggests he will like. Plus I know it's something I don't like. So clearly I didn't buy it based on my preferences, which is a common mistake.
We'll have to wait and see what happens on Christmas morning. Here's hoping.
Posted by Selena at December 19, 2006 09:11 AM