Men are difficult to shop for as they won’t give hints. Avoid ordinary gifts like ties and opt for exotic items like animal bone keychains or beer-making kits. Don’t ask what they want, find something exotic yet useful.
It’s always easy to find an appropriate gift for a woman, and if you can’t figure out what to buy, she’ll tell you. Many men, on the other hand, won’t give you a single hint. Try it, ask us what we want for our birthday. More often than not, the response you’ll get will be something like, “Anything you choose will do.” Or worse, “I don’t need anything.”
When shopping for men, resist the temptation to buy a tie and go for something a little more exotic. Keep in mind that men and women are different types of shoppers. A woman will buy something unusual and exotic for herself, but for a man, shopping is a more utilitarian activity. There are things out there that a man wants, but he will never buy. Your task is to find out what these things are.
Here are some ideas for the man in your life. Every boy has a little Indiana Jones in him. Unusual arrangements made of dead animal parts will usually delight. While a wallet is usually too ordinary, a wallet made out of snakeskin, alligator or something unusual will put a smile on your face. Another ordinary item is a keychain. Usually boring, right? Not if it has a real cobra head on it. Other items with boar tusks, whale teeth or other types of animal bones will also be a treasure that he will keep forever.
If your man is a beer drinker, go to the import store and pick up a six-pack consisting of one beer each from six different countries. Or, if you don’t mind the prospect of him taking over the basement, get him a beer-making kit and let him make his own.
There is an old adage that says “a woman can never have too many pairs of shoes”. So it is with men and pocketknives. If she doesn’t have a Swiss Army knife, get her one. If she has one, she finds a simpler pocket knife with only knife blades, but with an unusual handle. A bone handle carved with an Asian design is an excellent choice.
Even men will almost never buy jewelry for themselves. A handsome masculine silver ring that reflects his personality will always make him think of you.
There are some simple rules to follow when buying gifts for men. First, don’t even bother asking him what he wants, he won’t tell you. And if he tells you, it won’t be what he really, really wants. Exotic yet useful is the key. Keep this in mind, spend an afternoon shopping and you are sure to find the perfect gift.
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