IF YOUR recollections of getting
married include memories of thoughtful,
but useless bridal shower and wedding gifts, take heart.

A recent survey commissioned by Robert Krups. North
America — a manufacturer of kitchen and personal care
products — sheds light on what Americans consider perfect,
and perfectly awful wedding presents.

The 1,000 people surveyed identified the “Top 10” best
wedding gifts. as well as the worst choices: knickknacks,
plaques and figurines.

“H appears that practical, rather than fanciful gifts are most
appreciated,” says Michael! Kramm, general manager of
Rohert Krups.

The “Top 10” wedding gifts, according to the survey are:
(4} Dishes (11.2%); (2) Linens/bedding (14.2%); (3) Pots/pans
and toasters (tied at 7.7%); (4) Towels (5.6%):

(5) Siiverware/cullery (3.9%): (6) Television sets (3.5%);

(7} Vacuum cleaners (3.4%); (8) lrons and washing
machines/dryers (tied at 2.8%); (9) Coffee makers and
bedroom sets (tied at 2.5%): (10) Microwave ovens (2.3%).

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