Skip the chocolates and flowers this Valentine’s Day ... According to a new poll, people would rather have experiences than things for the day of love. The survey found that 83% of Millennials said they would prefer a unique experience for Valentine's Day over a gift. But it’s not just a Millennial thing. 80% of Gen Zers, 77% of Gen Xers, and 71% of Baby Boomers agreed that they would rather have experiences than stuff for Valentine's Day.