{"id":14389,"date":"2025-11-04T07:51:47","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T14:51:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginexperiencegifts.com\/blog\/?p=14389"},"modified":"2025-11-05T08:04:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T15:04:03","slug":"study-reveals-what-americans-think-about-gifting-etiquette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/blog\/study-reveals-what-americans-think-about-gifting-etiquette","title":{"rendered":"Study Reveals What Americans Think About Gifting Etiquette"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gift-giving is a universal practice, centered around letting your nearest and dearest know you want to celebrate them on a special occasion, or simply just because they deserve it. But the etiquette surrounding gift-giving? That\u2019s up for debate.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what is considered rude or the ultimate no-no when it comes to gifting today? We surveyed over 1,000 Americans to uncover their true feelings and conflicting opinions about gift-giving etiquette, and the results may surprise you.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"504\" height=\"360\" class=\"wp-image-14392\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/happy-couple-man-holding-card.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/happy-couple-man-holding-card.jpg 504w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/happy-couple-man-holding-card-480x343.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 504px, 100vw\"><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Key Findings<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><b>Re-gift fail:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 53% of Americans say the rudest move is passing off a used or opened item as new.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Backhanded gifts flop<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Over half of Gen Z (53%) and Millennials (57%) say the worst offense is giving a gift that feels like a subtle dig, like a diet book.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Boomers say no to price tags:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One in four Boomers think leaving the receipt on a gift is just plain rude.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Self-serving gifts miss the mark:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 26 states are aligned, you should never give a gift that\u2019s clearly more suited to you than the giftee.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Group gift cringe:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Women are 37% more likely than men to find it rude when someone is singled out with a gift at a non-celebratory gathering (26% vs. 19%).<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Top Gifting Etiquette Faux Pas, According to Americans\u00a0<\/b><b><\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passing off a clearly used or open item as new (53%)<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giving a gift that subtly implies a criticism (52%)<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A gift that appeals to the giver more than the recipient (30%)<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making it obvious the gift was a last-minute purchase (23%), Bringing a gift to a group setting that singles someone out (23%)<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaving the receipt attached to the gift (20%)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve all been there before, unwrapping a gift and slowly realizing that it\u2019s been opened before and maybe even used. According to our study, this is the biggest gifting faux pas, with over half (53%) of Americans agreeing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right behind the top gifting blunder is giving a gift that implies a criticism of the recipient (52%). Americans say it\u2019s time to put down the gift that comes with a hidden message, like a self-help book you didn\u2019t ask for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The younger generations overwhelmingly agree, with over half of Gen Z (53%) and Millennials (57%) respondents giving a red flag to a gift that feels like a subtle dig. Remember, there\u2019s no harm in some detective work; ask family and friends for pointers if you\u2019re stuck on the perfect gift!<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gifting is all about creating memorable moments of joy and celebration, rather than subtle interventions.\u00a0 While it\u2019s true in some cases that it\u2019s the thought that counts, 30% of Americans say they can tell when a gift is more appealing to the gift giver versus the receiver. So instead of gifting them a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/food-drink-gifts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cooking class<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your favorite cuisine, think about their taste buds.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that thoughtful gifts go a long way. Nearly a quarter (23%) of Americans say it\u2019s rude when a gift is clearly a last-minute panic buy, so don\u2019t discount the value of keeping notes on what your friends and family have been into lately. Think twice about gift-giving in a group setting, too. Singling someone out with a gift at a non-celebratory event can feel uncomfortable, according to 23% of people surveyed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While 1 in 5 Americans (20%) say yes, it\u2019s rude to leave a receipt attached to a gift, it\u2019s Boomer gift givers who are most likely to consider this a major gifting misstep. One in four Boomers believe that where you got your gift from and, importantly, the price of it, should stay hidden.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>The Rudest Gifting Etiquette in Each State Revealed<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"flourish-embed flourish-map\" data-src=\"visualisation\/23900742\"><script src=\"https:\/\/public.flourish.studio\/resources\/embed.js\"><\/script><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/public.flourish.studio\/visualisation\/23900742\/thumbnail\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"map visualization\"><\/noscript><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The gifting etiquette debate doesn\u2019t stop at a national level. Each state has made up its own mind on the gifting behavior that is the ultimate offense.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picking a gift the giver would want was voted as the ultimate faux pas across 26 states, including Nebraska (56%), Arizona (53%), and Illinois (42%).<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not everyone likes to be the center of attention and have a gathering made into a personal celebration they weren\u2019t aware of, and 12 states agree. Instead, it\u2019s a safe bet to give your gift while you\u2019re one-on-one with the recipient, plus this creates a meaningful opportunity to connect and celebrate. In particular, be mindful to opt out of this gifting approach in Tennessee (48%), Louisiana (42%), and Arkansas (40%).<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know our words leave a lasting impression, and receiving a blank card without a hint of personality is a surefire way to come across as rude to gift-getters in Michigan (33%) and Texas (25%). Your personal note doesn\u2019t have to be an essay; try adding a small reference to your relationship that only they would understand. As the survey found, it will go a long way!<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re finding it challenging to think of a gift that aligns with the giftee more than what\u2019s on your wishlist, why not consider an experience delivered straight to their inbox? Use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/gift-finder\">gift finder<\/a> tool and explore the experiences you can gift in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/new-york\">New York<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/california\">California<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/washington-dc\">Washington D.C.<\/a> There\u2019s truly something for everyone, and they can book at a time that best suits their schedule.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Create A Memorable Gifting Moment<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The survey findings are clear on one thing: there\u2019s no one correct way to gift, but that\u2019s the magic of it!<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While gifting etiquette will constantly change and evolve, here are three steps to help you research and select a gift that will be remembered.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t be afraid to play detective!<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even your closest friends and family might not have mentioned the gift that\u2019s currently at the top of their list, so reach out to your circle of mutual connections for inspiration.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can also give you the gifting edge \u2013 there\u2019s no better feeling than giving a gift that ticks all the boxes!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\r\n<li><strong>Thoughtful gifts start with unforgettable moments<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nobody wants a gift that sits to collect dust, and with survey findings suggesting that gifts with a personal touch are still extremely important, what\u2019s better than gifting a lasting memory?<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether the lucky recipient is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/action-and-adventure\">adrenaline and adventure seeker<\/a> who would love nothing more than to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/driving\">drive a supercar<\/a>, or if they would prefer a zen-filled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/spa-packages\">spa treatment<\/a>, you can find the perfect experience to gift them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re still not 100% sure on the perfect experience to gift, let them choose with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/gift-certificates\">Virgin Gifts eGift Card<\/a>. Then you can follow up on their selection to know for your next gifting occasion!<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\r\n<li><strong>Add a personalized note<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever you decide to gift, let the thought behind the gift shine with a personalized message or card.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we mentioned, your note doesn\u2019t have to be a novel \u2013 just a simple reference to a past memory or an explanation of why you chose this gift for them will add the cherry on top to the celebration that\u2019s coming up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope our study findings have inspired you ahead of the next gifting celebration that\u2019s on your calendar. With the gifting etiquette advice on hand and inspiration on how to create a memorable gifting moment, you have the tools to give a gift with thought and care at its center.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to gift the perfect experience? We\u2019ve got you covered. Start your search for the gifting green flag <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/\">here<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Methodology<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To explore region preferences surrounding gift-giving, we surveyed 1,010 American consumers. This sample size provides a 95% confidence level with a low 3% margin of error. 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