| When it comes to holiday shopping, it is go time! Party invites season is here and Americans’ ability to say “no” to things they don’t want to do or can’t afford is rising. According to a new survey more than half of Americans (58%) have trouble saying “no.” 48% attended an event this year they didn’t want to go to and 73% have lied to get out of going to an event. Why? Many Americans stress about paying for it all. 64% said they experience stress around the holiday season with paying for gifts being the biggest reason – buying gifts that are not in budget, attending work parties out of obligation, and that pesky seasonal depression kicking in. Take another look at the report which includes generational insights on who has the hardest time setting boundaries. According to a survey of more than 1,000 Americans, more than half (58%) had trouble setting boundaries and saying “no” to things they didn’t want to do. The study also found: 74% of women and 53% of men feel stressed around the holidays, women stress more than men about being able to pay for gifts. Nearly half (48%) of Americans admitted to going to an event they wanted to skip with 72% saying guilt was the reason they went. Nearly 3 in 4 admitted to lying to get out of an event, with sickness being the top excuse. Baby Boomers were the only generation where the majority said they have no problem saying “no” to things they didn’t want to do. Take a look at the full report for more insights on who people have trouble setting boundaries with and American’s self-care resolutions for 2023. |
