American Are Spending Big On Holiday Gifts This Year
Americans are spending big on holiday gifts this year. 84% of people will participate in gift exchanges for this holiday season. It is estimated that Americans will spend more than $24 billion on Christmas gifts gifts this year. This is according to swnsdigital.com. So they took a survey of 2,000 people who live in the United States. Those people also celebrate Christmas and 54% of those people do a secret Santa. 48% of them do white elephant exchange and people spend an average of $88 on presents for those exchanges. The other findings that they found were that 77% will spend 11 hours shopping for the right gift for the exchanges. Additionally, 80% of those people shop in person and 74% shop online.
For those exchanges usually a budget is set of a certain amount of money, but 87% of those people said they will spend more than the allotted amount. Finally, most of the time people do gift exchanges with family 68%. 64% of them do the exchange with friends and 53% with coworkers. I hope you enjoy your gift exchange this year.
Some Americans Would Rather Experiences Than Gifts
There is a study found that 92% would prefer an experience to share with a loved one over a physical gift. The top experience Americans would like to receive is travel or a trip at 51%. Secondly, the hope for a concert or show at 40%. Additionally, outdoor activity like skiing or hiking is at 30%. Finally, a museum visit is at 27%. Most people want uniqueness and they say that makes the best gifted experience. The respondents are would like exclusivity. 36% of the people surveyed have wanted to go to a location after seeing it in a show or movie. 31% picked a site because a show or movie was filmed there. GetYourGuide saw a 230% increase in bookings to Sicily after the second season of HBO’s “White Lotus,” which took place there.
Mastering Potluck Etiquette with These 5 Tips
Stick to Your Potluck Commitment
If you commit to bringing something to the potluck, stick to your word! If you’ve signed up to whip up a red velvet cake, don’t surprise everyone with cookies or a dip. Deviating from your agreed-upon dish can create a gap in the spread, so be consistent.
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Be Considerate of Food Sensitivities
Consider others’ food sensitivities. While it’s impossible to know everyone’s allergies, you can be considerate by creating a sign with the list of ingredients for your dish. This way, those with sensitivities can make informed choices. For example, if your chili is a meaty, spicy masterpiece, give a heads-up to the attendees.
Communicate Your Food Allergies & Sensitivities
Communicate your allergies or sensitivities to the host. If you have significant food sensitivities or allergies and are invited to a potluck, inform the host. Alternatively, bring your own dish. It ensures you have a safe option to enjoy at the event.
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Don't Skimp on the Goods
Don’t skimp on contributions. If you’ve chosen to bring soda, make sure you bring enough of a recognizable brand for everyone. It’s not cool to bring a small quantity of generic soda and then feast on other items, leaving little for everyone else.
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Understand the Leftovers Deal
When you bring a dish to someone’s event, whether it’s an acquaintance’s dinner party or a friend’s potluck, consider it a gift without expecting to get the leftovers back. Once the dish is given to the host or placed for serving, it’s no longer yours, including unopened items. If the host insists you take leftovers, then go ahead and enjoy them.
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