Ttop 5 tips for avoiding disappointment this Christmas

Professor Viren Swami, a social psychology expert explains the five things you need to know about giving and receiving gifts He says the best presents are'giver-centric' rather than'recipient-centric' If you're given a present you don't like, the best way to diffuse the situation is just to say'thank you' even if you don't mean it He says the best presents are'giver-centric' rather than'recipient-centric' If you're given a present you don't like, the best way to diffuse the situation is just to say'thank you' even if you don't mean it We've all been there - you excitedly tear into a present, only to be met with yet another pair of socks. But what is the best way to react to a gift you really don't want? Police trial'Big Brother' AI system that is so powerful it... Virtual dating simulator that teaches men how to pick up... Terrifying 13ft Avatar robot takes its first steps:... Santa ISN'T sexist if he gives your daughter a doll:... Police trial'Big Brother' AI system that is so powerful it... Virtual dating simulator that teaches men how to pick up... Terrifying 13ft Avatar robot takes its first steps:... Santa ISN'T sexist if he gives your daughter a doll:... In a series of studies, researchers found that most people think recipient-centric gifts are preferred. Surprise gifts aren't always a good idea, especially if its not on their wish list But something less physical, such as tickets to a show, could bring more enjoyment in the long term Socially responsible gifts, such as charity donations in someone's name, may not leave someone feeling'warm' towards you Practical gifts can be great because the receiver will get use out of them Put yourself in the person's shoes and think about what they might get out of a gift in the long term Surprise gifts aren't always a good idea, especially if its not on their wish list Socially responsible gifts, such as charity donations in someone's name, may not leave someone feeling'warm' towards you Put yourself in the person's shoes and think about what they might get out of a gift in the long term If you do receive a poor gift, one way of defusing the situation is simply to say'thank you' (stock image) Christmas is culturally perceived as a time of giving and spending more of one's income on others, which is associated with greater levels of happiness than spending money on oneself At over seven feet tall, is Freddy Britain's biggest dog?