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Missed Sending a Gift? Psychologists Offer Hope!

By aimee yang
Missed Sending a Gift? Psychologists Offer Hope!

Are you worried about giving gifts on time? Many people feel this way. In fact, more than half of Americans feel stressed about gift-giving.

People often worry about shipping deadlines. If a gift is late, they fear the person will think they do not care. However, most gift receivers don’t mind if a gift arrives late.

In a study, we found that people think late gifts are worse than they really are. Most people are okay with receiving a gift, even if it comes a bit late. It shows you were thinking of them, which is what matters.

Before Mother’s Day, many people chose cheaper gifts that arrived on time instead of better gifts that were late. This choice was because of their worry about timing.

Remember, it is better to send a late gift than to send nothing at all. People would rather have something even if it arrives late.

So don’t worry too much! A late gift can still make someone happy.

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Stressed/strɛst/adjective
Feeling anxious or worried about something.

Worry/ˈwɜːr.i/verb
To feel anxious or concerned about something.

Deadline/ˈdɛd.laɪn/noun
The latest time or date by which something should be completed.

Thinking/ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ/noun
The process of using one’s mind to produce thoughts.

Cheaper/ˈtʃiː.pər/adjective
Lower in price; more affordable.

Receiver/rɪˈsiː.vər/noun
A person who receives something.
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What percentage of Americans feel stressed about gift-giving?
25%
50%
75%
95%
Why do people worry about shipping deadlines according to the text?
To save money
To show care
To avoid late gifts
To reduce gift recipients
What do most gift receivers feel about late arriving gifts?
They are disappointed
They don’t mind
They feel neglected
They expect refunds
What was the main reason people chose cheaper gifts before Mother’s Day?
To save money
To be practical
To avoid late delivery
To show more care
What does the text suggest is better than sending nothing at all?
Sending an early gift
Sending a late gift
Sending a more expensive gift
Not sending anything
According to the text, what do late gifts show about the sender?
Forgetfulness
Carelessness
Thoughtfulness
Indifference
Most gift receivers get upset if a gift arrives late.
It is rare for people to worry about gift-giving deadlines.
People would prefer to receive nothing over a late gift.
Late gifts are commonly perceived as worse than they really are.
Cheaper gifts are often chosen over better gifts due to concerns about timing.
Sending a late gift may still bring happiness to the recipient according to the text.
More than half of Americans feel stressed about .
Most people are okay with receiving a gift, even if it comes a bit .
People would rather have something even if it arrives .
It is better to send a late gift than to send at all.
Before Mother’s Day, many people chose cheaper gifts to avoid delivery.
A late gift can still make someone .
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Start Quiz
Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
ON
Accent
Stressed/strɛst/adjective
Feeling anxious or worried about something.
Worry/ˈwɜːr.i/verb
To feel anxious or concerned about something.
Deadline/ˈdɛd.laɪn/noun
The latest time or date by which something should be completed.
Thinking/ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ/noun
The process of using one’s mind to produce thoughts.
Cheaper/ˈtʃiː.pər/adjective
Lower in price; more affordable.
Receiver/rɪˈsiː.vər/noun
A person who receives something.
Vocabulary Learning

How much do you know?

What percentage of Americans feel stressed about gift-giving?
25%
50%
75%
95%
Why do people worry about shipping deadlines according to the text?
To save money
To show care
To avoid late gifts
To reduce gift recipients
What do most gift receivers feel about late arriving gifts?
They are disappointed
They don’t mind
They feel neglected
They expect refunds
What was the main reason people chose cheaper gifts before Mother’s Day?
To save money
To be practical
To avoid late delivery
To show more care
What does the text suggest is better than sending nothing at all?
Sending an early gift
Sending a late gift
Sending a more expensive gift
Not sending anything
According to the text, what do late gifts show about the sender?
Forgetfulness
Carelessness
Thoughtfulness
Indifference
Most gift receivers get upset if a gift arrives late.
It is rare for people to worry about gift-giving deadlines.
People would prefer to receive nothing over a late gift.
Late gifts are commonly perceived as worse than they really are.
Cheaper gifts are often chosen over better gifts due to concerns about timing.
Sending a late gift may still bring happiness to the recipient according to the text.
More than half of Americans feel stressed about .
Most people are okay with receiving a gift, even if it comes a bit .
People would rather have something even if it arrives .
It is better to send a late gift than to send at all.
Before Mother’s Day, many people chose cheaper gifts to avoid delivery.
A late gift can still make someone .
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