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The most unwanted gifts people receive are diet plans, cufflinks and soap on a string. A poll of 2,000 adults found 75% receive up to seven presents each year which they'll never use — with friends, children and colleagues labeled as the worst present givers.
What are the most unwanted Christmas gifts? ›
The most unwanted gifts people receive are diet plans, cufflinks and soap on a string. A poll of 2,000 adults found 75% receive up to seven presents each year which they'll never use — with friends, children and colleagues labeled as the worst present givers.
What is the least wanted Christmas gift? ›
13 Awful Christmas gifts that nobody wants to get
- Statement mugs. ...
- Anything that's obviously a regift. ...
- Gift cards to places you never go to. ...
- Chocolates from brands no one's heard of. ...
- Socks, socks, and more socks. ...
- Anything 'novelty' ...
- Anything exercise or diet-related. ...
- “I'm the gift”
The most popular gifts for Christmas 2022, according to Google
- Nintendo Switch OLED, $339 (reduced from $350) ...
- Theragun Mini, $179 (reduced from $199) ...
- Oura Ring Gen3, $499. ...
- Beats Solo3, $99 (reduced from $200) ...
- Fluance RT81 Elite high fidelity vinyl turntable, $250.
The most unwanted gifts people receive are diet plans, de-icers, and bad romance novels.
What is the most requested Christmas gift? ›
Christmas gifts most desired by U.S. consumers in 2023
| Characteristic | Share of respondents |
|---|
| Money (cash or transfer) | 43% |
| Vouchers / gift cards | 38% |
| Clothing, textiles, shoes | 35% |
| Cosmetics, perfume, body care | 24% |
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Included are options that fit every budget because the thought matters most, not the dollar amount spent.
- Gas station gift cards. “Gift cards are frequently given as presents during the holiday season. ...
- A stocking full of toiletries. ...
- A AAA membership. ...
- Give the gift of convenience — like grocery delivery. ...
- Socks.
More than half the men listed beauty products as their most unwanted gifts (51.80%), followed by flowers and plants (48.77%), and books and ebooks (31.38%). Women's most unwanted gifts are liquor or drinks (40.64%), flowers and plants (36.76%), and health and fitness products (31.70%).
What is the most returned Christmas gift? ›
This year's most returned items
- auto parts (19.4%)
- apparel (12.2%)
- home improvement (11.5%)
- housewares (11.5%)
These are the top five most popular gift categories this year:
- Clothing.
- Gift cards.
- Toys.
- Books, video games and other media.
- Food and candy.
According to the report, Clothing and accessories was the top best-selling retail category in 2022, with a share of over 70%. A large percentage of clothing and accessories buyers are looking for a gift to send to their loved ones. Some people buy clothes for themself for Christmas, however, this is not as popular.
How many Christmas gifts are unwanted? ›
Some reports indicate up to 18% of gifts are never used by the person who receives them.
Is it rude to get rid of gifts? ›
What people truly respect is when you draw the line and say, 'I will go no further. ' They may not like this behavior, but so what? These people don't like you anyway, why should you attempt to please them?” It's okay to toss the stuff if it's not adding value to your life: donate it, sell it, recycle it.
What to do with an expensive gift you don't want? ›
Consider returning the gift
One option is to return the gift. If you don't feel comfortable addressing the value issue or the gifter refuses to accept the gift back, returning it could be the best option. You might need to wait a bit for time to pass, and then you can quietly return the gift.
What percentage of gifts are unwanted? ›
I suppose this might be okay if our gifts were legitimately enriching the lives of other people. But the statistics say otherwise: 53.1% of people report to receiving unwanted gifts during Christmas.
