At the same time, the average cost of such gifts is $ 49.5. Such results of the poll were published by the company Pureprofile.

Thus, annually, citizens of the United States of America spend a total of $ 16 billion on things that then dust on shelves or turn up in a trash can.

According to the poll, almost a quarter of those surveyed believe that their friends bestow gifts on them, and only 5% complained of useless gifts from their superiors. At the same time, 7% of respondents admitted that they themselves gave gifts to relatives and friends, knowing that they would not like them.

Most often people make mistakes with the choice of clothes and accessories - 46% of respondents named them among the most unnecessary things received for the holidays. Next comes household utensils, cosmetics and perfumes.

However, according to the company, the most unbeatable category of gifts was music - only 3% of respondents indicated that they did not like the gift from this sphere.

In this connection, the analysts of the company are advised to give gift cards and draw up lists of desired gifts, which everyone can familiarize with. In addition, an unnecessary thing can be sold on one of the many sites.

Recall, as reported URA-Inform, a well-known hotel in New York, which was filming the second part of the film "Alone at home," invites guests to use the service "Live as Kevin" and feel the main character of the picture - Kevin McCallister.