199: Science of Gift Wrap

February 22, 2022 00:09:34
199: Science of Gift Wrap
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199: Science of Gift Wrap

Feb 22 2022 | 00:09:34

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Trace Kerr Amy Barton

Show Notes

Gifts. Just because that decorative paper is slapped on with yards of tape doesn’t mean what’s inside isn’t something you’d want.

Amy dives into a study about how we feel about gifts based on shabby wrapping paper.

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