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delivery on the same day in all parts of the world According to the survey, flowers, clothing and jewelry are the most popular gifts exchanged in America. Flowers top the lists of both men and women as the best "I love you" gift. Clothing is ranked the most convenient to give, and jewelry makes us smile. "Our favorite gifts are the ones that allow us to express emotion and make us feel special," said noted gift expert and author of The Perfect Present, Robyn Spizman. "They are personal expressions of our feelings for each other." When asked which gifts make us feel most special, respondents name jewelry (26%) and flowers (23%). Fifty-eight percent of Americans say they gave flowers at least once in the past year. This resulted in millions of smiles, many of which came from men, as one out of three women gave flowers to men. "Not surprisingly, the top reason women and men like to receive flowers is love," said Spizman. Respondents also note friendship, thank you, and anniversaries. "Flowers are always a thoughtful choice," added Spizman. Men who forget their anniversaries reach for the phone to call their florist, as flowers were named the most popular gift to get out of the doghouse. Clothing is the gift Americans give most often, but by the same fashion, clothes are also the gift most often returned, according to respondents. Meaningful Gifts Q: Which is the best "I love you" gift? Americans consider flowers to be the best gift to express love. Flowers/houseplants - 37% Q: Which gift would you give to say "I'm Sorry"? 60% of men and 41% of women say they would give flowers to get out of the doghouse. Flowers/houseplants - 49% Q: Which gift would make you feel most special? Jewelry - 33% Popular Gifts Q: What is your favorite occasion to receive flowers? Men are just as likely as women to want flowers for no special occasion. No special occasion - 30% Q: What gift are you most likely to give for no special occasion? Flowers/houseplants - 37% Q: What is your favorite reason to receive flowers? Love - 33% Q: How many times in the last year have you given someone flowers? Women are giving flowers to men. 58% of Americans gave flowers last year at least once Gift Givers Q: Who gave you the best gift you ever received? Spouse or significant other - 56% Q: Which gift would you most like to receive from a business associate? Tickets to a sporting/entertainment event - 34% Q: Which gift would you most like to receive from an admirer? Women vote flowers and houseplants number one, while the top answer of men is clothing. Flowers/houseplants - 26% Gift Etiquette Q: Have you ever re-wrapped a gift and given it to someone else? Women are twice as likely than men to re-wrap a gift they don't like. 1 out of 4 Americans have re-wrapped a gift. Q: Do you expect a thank you when you give a gift? Women are more likely to expect a thank you than men. Over half (52%) of Americans do not expect a thank you.
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