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Why We Shake Our Presents: A New Study
As the holidays approach, many people can't resist giving their presents a little shake to guess what's inside. However, a new study suggests that those attempting to be secretive about their shaking might not be as stealthy as they think.
Kate Yakimchuk research gifts curious habits holiday gifts Psychology 24 December 2023
Creative Present Decoration: Holiday Tips
In December, it's time to think about how to decorate presents for your friends and relatives. While you can always use classic boxes and ribbons, you can also try making your gifts look more creative.
Kate Yakimchuk gifts christmas decorations holiday decorations creativity House Design 17 December 2023
A Pile Of Gifts: Christmas Decoration Tips
One of the most distinctive Christmas symbols is a pile of beautifully wrapped boxes near your chimney or Christmas trees. A pile of gifts can become a perfect holiday decoration, but it only looks good if you carefully design its size, colors, and shape.
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Gifts giving obsession: Psychologist's insights
Most people love receiving gifts, others love making them - it's a pretty natural wish to make our close people happy. Meanwhile, some people might love giving gifts way more than receiving them - but why?
Kate Yakimchuk gifts personality Psychology 22 October 2023
When expensive gifts aren't great: Psychologist's insights
We love our friends, so we want to make great gifts for them - it sounds great, right? Well, sometimes expensive gifts can only do harm, so you can accidentally make your relationships worse.
Kate Yakimchuk gifts friends friendship Psychology 22 October 2023
Why it's hard to say what present you'd like to receive: Shy birthday people explained
Have you ever noticed that it's way easier for some people to give presents than to receive them? And it might be even harder when someone directly asks you what present you want.
Kate Yakimchuk gifts personality anxiety Psychology 2 July 2023
How to understand that your partner doesn't like your gift: Pay attention to details
Sometimes it's pretty hard to pick a perfect gift, even for someone you know for a long time. When a person doesn't like the gift, you can usually see it by their reaction (or lack of it).
Kate Yakimchuk gifts relationship Psychology 4 June 2023
How to pick a perfect present for your spouse: The best tips
Lots of people find picking good presents pretty complicated. It's often true, even when it's for someone we love and know for a long time.
Kate Yakimchuk gifts relationship Psychology 3 June 2023