-socks - apparently can never have too many of these. (boxers/briefs/thongs might be too intimate)
Nothing says, "you mean nothing to me romantically/sexually" than a gift of socks.
BTW, men can always use socks but given that you can cop a dozen of 'em for next to nothing practically anywhere, it'd be like getting a woman a packet of disposable razors. Sure, they can use 'em but that doesn't mean you'd want to gift them.
And regarding Kiehls and other "product" - I'm not saying it's not nice but let's be honest - not every man grooms themselves that meticulously. If you (original poster) think this dude will actually use them, then by all means, go for it. But if you're not sure, there are some better universals.
Like booze (and this from a guy who doesn't even drink).
-socks - apparently can never have too many of these. (boxers/briefs/thongs might be too intimate)
Nothing says, "you mean nothing to me romantically/sexually" than a gift of socks.
A tad over-sensitive if I may be so bold.
Most dudes will unwrap without looking at the tag, toss the immaculate and be-ribboned wrapping on the floor in a scrunched up mess, regard said socks with a "Neat!" or "Cool - now I don't have to buy them!" and flip the sock bunch into the underwear drawer, and then on to the next present.
Or maybe that's just me.
Here's some others in a similar vein: A can of shaving foam Tweezers for that mono-brow Industrial strength mouth wash, the harsher the better Some kind of miniature multi-purpose tool - Allan key sets are ideal
Please do not get the guy a book connected with his interests. There's little so naff as presuming that little book of '50 Albums to Listen To Before You Die' will enhance the life of a record nerd for example. Although it may well be desireable for a general nerd.
Personally, I'm hoping for the Abbott and Costello complete dvd box set.
I was joking! If I know them, I don't know the thong. I find them to be so unappealing, on anyone! If the pants came off and dude was wearing a thong - f*ck, that may be a deal-breaker! The horizontal divide is way more flattering than the vertical imo.
I was trying to eloquently say plumber's butt (depending on the butt) is a better view than a thong. I am overtalking this and will end up regretting I even brought it up.
Good knives are expensive. Cheap knives are not worth your time.
Yeah, after going to Japan Woodworker in Alameda I dropped the idea of a knife set (unless someone gave me a nice one as an x-mas gift!!) They have too many amazing knives made my people in Japan who have been making knives since the Samurai days.
Got this for moms first a few years ago, then got one for myself. After this , other than maybe a paring knife, you don't need much else!!
Shit's better than anything you'll find @ Sur La Table and they will sharpen your knife for free if you get too lazy to do it yourself.
What do you get for a guy? Um... are you looking to come up with an ultimate answer and simply give every guy you know the same thing?
I don't care for power-tools. I probably would not mind the liquor, but I've never received that as a Christmas present. That seems like more of a birthday thing. And socks? Who gives socks?
I don't think there is a simple answer to this.
Personally I don't give people presents unless I know exactly what to get them, maybe you shouldn't either?
Honestly, I'd be happy getting something practical from a platonic friend. A gas card and/or grocery card. Yeah, not that exciting but it's a little better than just getting cash. Liquor/wine would be nice but I don't drink much and it would most likely sit on the shelf. Frankly, a dinner out would be ideal although that may send the wrong message.
Something creative and beautiful made by your own hands and mind--a painting, a poem...
In my experience, guys don't respond well to hand crafted greeting cards and such. I mean, my dad might put something like that on the fridge with a magnet, but my brother will just continue looking around for the "real" gift.
Godfukkingdammit! I am the worst gifter!! You're so right. I don't even think girls like to receive incompetent crafts. They're just better at pretending to be pleased. I decorated our plant for my man while he's outta town for xmas. Is nothing at all better?
But I did try to get him cognac before and he complained. So then I busted my ass on this - which he will have to pretend to like, or be heartless:
Also, I only have -$500. The bank has been calling. So that's it. I flippin hate this holiday shit.
get the guy a gift card to the liquor store, $50 gift card to Bevmo was one of the best gifts I ever got from a coworker.
I like getting nice tools, Knipex pliers are awesome
i think good tools and top shelf liquor are safe gifts for most dudes. if it's someone who messes with instruments/gear than talk to someone at your local music store about suggestions if you know what kinda stuff he has and try to get him something he can use
one ex actually gave me a dewalt drill one year for my birthday and and i loved it. next year was a low-end SG. i guess i am dudelike
But I did try to get him cognac before and he complained.
Who complains about a gift?
I know where he's coming from, though--he didn't want a simple store bought thing, he wanted intellectual beauty encapsulated in a piece of art.
But my point being, people shouldn't expect other people to give them things, and they for damn sure shouldn't get disappointed if it's not something they absolutely love.
1.) Nice Wallet 2.) Top Shelf Bottle of Alcohol 3.) Fancy Magazine Subscription to whatever his hobby is, because we all have hobbies. ie Wax Poetics, Intersection Car Magazine etc.
But I did try to get him cognac before and he complained.
Who complains about a gift?
I know where he's coming from, though--he didn't want a simple store bought thing, he wanted intellectual beauty encapsulated in a piece of art.
But my point being, people shouldn't expect other people to give them things, and they for damn sure shouldn't get disappointed if it's not something they absolutely love.
I'd smash the bottle of cognac on the ground in front of her and take a picture of the glass and her and superimpose the image of her angry/sad face on the picture of the broken glass.
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Good knives are expensive. Cheap knives are not worth your time.
Real talk. On a related note, I need to step up my pan game.
I don't know nothing about handcream, if your hands are dry just spit on them.
tool related, a nice set of Klein screwdrivers is good look too.
Nothing says, "you mean nothing to me romantically/sexually" than a gift of socks.
BTW, men can always use socks but given that you can cop a dozen of 'em for next to nothing practically anywhere, it'd be like getting a woman a packet of disposable razors. Sure, they can use 'em but that doesn't mean you'd want to gift them.
And regarding Kiehls and other "product" - I'm not saying it's not nice but let's be honest - not every man grooms themselves that meticulously. If you (original poster) think this dude will actually use them, then by all means, go for it. But if you're not sure, there are some better universals.
Like booze (and this from a guy who doesn't even drink).
No. That would be just perfect.
Just socks would be pretty lame. I guess I should have been really really clear and said that that should not be the only gift.
Avoiding ashy cracked hands is not really grooming in my book, maybe it's a cold weather thing.
You need to explain the thong thing. Are there guys who wear thongs? Apparently. And you know some of them?
A tad over-sensitive if I may be so bold.
Most dudes will unwrap without looking at the tag, toss the immaculate and be-ribboned wrapping on the floor in a scrunched up mess, regard said socks with a "Neat!" or "Cool - now I don't have to buy them!" and flip the sock bunch into the underwear drawer, and then on to the next present.
Or maybe that's just me.
Here's some others in a similar vein:
A can of shaving foam
Tweezers for that mono-brow
Industrial strength mouth wash, the harsher the better
Some kind of miniature multi-purpose tool - Allan key sets are ideal
Please do not get the guy a book connected with his interests. There's little so naff as presuming that little book of '50 Albums to Listen To Before You Die' will enhance the life of a record nerd for example. Although it may well be desireable for a general nerd.
Personally, I'm hoping for the Abbott and Costello complete dvd box set.
If the pants came off and dude was wearing a thong - f*ck, that may be a deal-breaker!
The horizontal divide is way more flattering than the vertical imo.
I have no idea what this means, and I think it's better that I don't.
Yeah, after going to Japan Woodworker in Alameda I dropped the idea of a knife set
(unless someone gave me a nice one as an x-mas gift!!)
They have too many amazing knives made my people in Japan who have been making knives since the Samurai days.
Got this for moms first a few years ago, then got one for myself. After this , other
than maybe a paring knife, you don't need much else!!
Shit's better than anything you'll find @ Sur La Table and they will sharpen your
knife for free if you get too lazy to do it yourself.
You (some dudes) can never have enough performance fleece hoodies...
I don't know what these are! Please explain!
I don't care for power-tools. I probably would not mind the liquor, but I've never received that as a Christmas present. That seems like more of a birthday thing. And socks? Who gives socks?
I don't think there is a simple answer to this.
Personally I don't give people presents unless I know exactly what to get them, maybe you shouldn't either?
Real talk.
There is. It's booze. Booze knows no season, it never goes out of style, and it's one size fits all.
Godfukkingdammit! I am the worst gifter!! You're so right. I don't even think girls like to receive incompetent crafts. They're just better at pretending to be pleased. I decorated our plant for my man while he's outta town for xmas. Is nothing at all better?
But I did try to get him cognac before and he complained. So then I busted my ass on this - which he will have to pretend to like, or be heartless:
Also, I only have -$500. The bank has been calling. So that's it. I flippin hate this holiday shit.
Who complains about a gift?
i think good tools and top shelf liquor are safe gifts for most dudes. if it's someone who messes with instruments/gear than talk to someone at your local music store about suggestions if you know what kinda stuff he has and try to get him something he can use
one ex actually gave me a dewalt drill one year for my birthday and and i loved it. next year was a low-end SG. i guess i am dudelike
1.) Nice Wallet
2.) Top Shelf Bottle of Alcohol
3.) Fancy Magazine Subscription to whatever his hobby is, because we all have hobbies. ie Wax Poetics, Intersection Car Magazine etc.