Title: PROTOTYPE COLUMN

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Q: What is the focus of givers when giving gifts, according to research?
- The moment of unwrapping a gift (correct)
- The cost of the gift
- The size of the gift

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Q: How much of the value of all gifts do economists estimate is wasted?
- Up to 30% (correct)
- Up to 40%
- Up to 20%

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Q: What are the two metrics researchers asked givers and recipients to rate gifts along?
- Desirability and feasibility (correct)
- Price and quality
- Creativity and value

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Q: What is the most efficient gift according to economists?
- Cash (correct)
- Personalized items
- Gift cards

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Q: What did a 2011 study show about gifts that weren't on the recipient's wish list?
- They were considered more valuable and special
- They were considered less thoughtful and less personal (correct)
- They were considered more exciting and unexpected

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Q: What is the advice given to improve gift-giving?
- Make the gift as delightful as possible
- Always go for surprises.
- Give people what they ask for (correct)

Essay

Q: Write a short summary of a video that gives tips on how to improve your gift-giving game during the holidays.
A: Example: Many people are bad at giving gifts and a lot of presents end up being returned. The video gives three ways to improve gift-giving: 1) give practical gifts, 2) give cash, or 3) give what people ask for. Surprises are overrated, so it's better to find out what the person wants and give that.
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