5 Easy Scientifically Proven Tips to Make Your Holiday Shopping Easier
1 Want to pick a creative gift that the receiver will be surprised by? Don't do it. Studies show people are much more satisfied by presents they said they wanted. 2 Accept that context can warp your thinking. The music in a store, a "SALE" sign, and how many items are on a shelf can all affect what and how much you buy. 3 To control your spending, hide the credit card and make sure your wallet contains only big denomination bills. People are less tempted to break big bills than to spend small ones. 4 How can you resist a seductive sales pitch? Think about money. 5 Want to increase the chance people will like the gifts you bought? Wrap them. If you're curious about why we buy then I suggest you read the aptly titled Why We Buy The Science of Shopping. Related posts,