Do you have “resting gift face” when opening presents? You’re not alone. A survey found that more than 50% of respondents use resting gift face to mask the disappointment they have when opening a bad gift. The top 10 go-to responses when getting a terrible gift are:
- “Thank you for thinking of me” – 27%
- “I love it” – 23%
- “I really appreciate this” – 21%
- “You shouldn’t have!” – 14%
- “What a thoughtful present” – 13%
- “What a great present” – 12%
- “You’re too kind” – 11%
- “It’s the thought that counts” – 10%
- “It’s so unique!” – 9%
- “Where did you get this?” – 8%
According to those surveyed, they are most likely to use resting gift face when receiving gifts from family members (34%), significant others (29%), and friends (28%).