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Getting a kiss from a giraffe ----.

Nicole Mantie and her husband Dean bought a house,
with a bathroom in a terrible state. The bathroom
needed an urgent fixing. But after hearing their friend’s
stories of a magical five-star safari, they decided to go
for it instead of fixing the bathroom. Although going on a
safari sounds less sensible than investing in a better
bathroom, a decade of scientific research reveals the
surprising wisdom of their decision. Studies show that
people get more happiness from buying experiences
than buying material things. Why? Experiences are
more likely to bring us together with other people while
material things are enjoyed alone. In one study,
researchers from the University of Colorado discovered
that pairs of strangers enjoyed talking more when they
discussed experiential (versus material) purchases.
Nicole and her husband recount getting kissed by a
giraffe while on safari. No matter what your opinion
about a giraffe’s kiss is, you must admit that this
experience makes for a more surprising story than
having a new bathroom