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Rich Jenkins

Why Are Dads So Hard To Shop For?

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Dads really are the hardest to buy gifts for, according to research.

A survey of 2,000 UK-based adults found 38 percent of those who search for gifts are in no doubt their father is by far the most challenging person to shop for – well ahead of moms (15 percent).

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