Survey: Half the gifts you give are forgotten about

If you are having some difficulty finding that perfect Christmas gift for that special person, don’t sweat it. That gift? Probably forgotten about when next year rolls around.

According to a survey by

, more than half the gives you bought people last year are already gone from their memories.

Gifts are usually remembered because they came from a loved one, filled a real need, had a sentimental meaning and resulted in compliments from family and friends.

The best gifts according to groupon.com: clothing, dinner at a local restaurant, the latest gadgets, a spa day and a getaway trip.

What falls flat includes wrinkle cream, a scale, exercise equipment, underwear and cleaning supplies.

The survey showed that the best gifts usually came from a significant other; while the worst are probably from a sibling.