Russians will prefer surprises to ordered gifts on New Year's Eve

More than a third of Russians (38%) want to receive a New Year's gift from their partner as a surprise, while 25% would prefer a hint, Gazeta.Ru reported on November 26.

Men want to receive a New Year's surprise more than an ordered gift (44 and 20% respectively). Among women, supporters of surprises and specific gifts are approximately equal (30% of Russian women will hint at the desired, 32% - waiting for a surprise).

In order not to upset a loved one, it is necessary to listen to his wishes. This follows from the survey: 36% of women and 34% of men will not be happy with the surprise if they indicated a certain gift. Receiving a pre-specified New Year's gift, men and women are happier.

Those who expect a surprise on New Year's Eve, mostly will be happy about it: 87% of men and 89% of women who prefer unexpected gifts think so.

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