NEW YORK CITY – Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but clothes, handmade presents or even a trip are among some of the best gifts someone could receive from their significant other, Americans told Fox News.
“Like diamonds, jewels or rubies,” Joseph, from New York, told Fox News. “Clothes, I need and any designer clothing.”
But Brenley preferred thoughtful gifts.
“Anything handmade, something small,” Brenley, from Arizona, told Fox News. “Like something he thought about for sure.”
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But Gabby, who was visiting New York, was less interested in something material.
“A trip,” Gabby told Fox News. “I mean, it can be anywhere but a trip or some kind of experience.”
Omar said the key to good gift is to make it personal.
Brenley, from Arizona, told Fox News it’s the thought that counts. (Isabelle McDonnell)
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“Something that is customized from people who know me, and they know that I like photography,” he said. “So, something that is linked to photography or sports would be the best gift.”
Joen told Fox News all he wants for Christmas is a nice dinner.
“Probably a good meal, I’d say, at a nice restaurant,” he said.
Matthew, visiting from South Carolina, just wants to be with his family this season.
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Ash, visiting New York City, told Fox News she got an engagement ring as a present this year. (Isabelle McDonnell)
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“Luckily, we’ve been fortunate enough that we don’t need a whole lot,” he told Fox News. “So, just being together as a family is great for us.”
But Ash already felt she’d gotten the best gift she could receive this year.
“Well, we just got engaged,” Ash she told Fox News. “So, I guess an engagement ring was my best present.”