Gifts For Men
Men are notoriously hard to buy for. Not any more! No matter what he's into we've found the perfect gifts for men he most definitely won't be donating to Oxfam!
It's no urban myth that we tend to dread looking for that perfect present for the men in our lives, so we've put together our handy guide to the dos and don'ts to bear in mind when buying gifts for men.
Gifts For Men Dos:
Do try and give him something he wouldn't buy himself
When buying gifts for men experience gifts, or luxurious treats that he might not fork out for himself are always a good idea. Let's face it, it'll hardly be on top of his list to run out and book helicopter flying lessons for himself!.
Do opt for the classic gift option
His favourite book or album in a specialised format (an anniversary edition or vinyl) always make a great gift for him, and he'll appreciate that you put thought and care in giving him something he'll always remember.
Do remember that its okay to play it safe
If you know that he'll love something, don't be afraid to play it safe. If he loves sport, buy him a gift of tickets to see his favourite team; if he's a movie buff get him that box set he keeps meaning to get. Even you're not exactly filled with joy at the thought of spending all day in a field/ watching re-runs of Top Gear, he'll love it so your job is done.
Do keep it simple
We don't mean simple as in buying him a pair of socks- more that you don't have to spend hours making a handmade birthday card to show you care. It's the thought that counts and if you stick to what you know he'll like (you'll most likely have an in depth knowledge of this) chances are he'll be very happy.
Do stay away from gifts for him that you think might be a bad idea
Chances are, your instinct's will be spot on.
Gifts for Men Don'ts:
Don't give him anything with an obvious monetary value
Never, ever give cash!. Not only is it supremely impersonal, it shows a distinct lack of imagination. Plus do you really want him to know the exact monetary worth that you put on him?.
Don't give him anything his Mother would buy him (unless you are his mother!)
For obvious reasons!
Don't get him something you wish he would wear/use
In other words, don't buy him a gift that you think might encourage him to change. It may seem like a bright idea, but there's a good chance it could backfire and you don't want to get a bad rep for what we're sure are your super gift buying skills. The best gifts for him are gifts that he (rather than you!) likes.
Don't over think it
If you're feeling super stressed about it, trust your instincts and go with what you know he'll enjoy. Choosing a gift for him should be a pleasure, not a chore.
Luxury Football Table
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Paul Smith Rabbit Silk Tie
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'Fetch' Card
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English 6p Cufflinks (1928)
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Bespoke Dauphin Calf Leather Poker Chip Case
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Red & Black Monster Beats by Dr.Dre Earphones
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Leather iPhone Bookbook
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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer (Paperback)
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Silver Skull Handled Alexander McQueen Umbrella
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Wild and Wolf Mr. Men "Mr. Bump" Mug
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F1 Rhodium Plated Racer Cufflinks
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Wild & Wolf Ted Baker Laptop Sleeve
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'Social Media' Online Etiquette Nifty Notepad
This 50-page notebook gives you the perfect opportunity to give notes to those you think are in need of a little friendly guidance with regards to online etiquette.
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The Gardener's Tuck Tin (With 'Gardener's Tipple')
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Esquire Magazine Annual Subscription
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Paul Smith Classic Multistripe Mens Socks
Introduce some colour to your wardrobe with these classic multistripe mens socks by Paul Smith.
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Newsweek Annual Subscription
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Scrabble Tile Keyring
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Thumbs Up Mini Microscope for iPhone 4
With LED lights for illumination in the dark you can now look at life through a microscope. You can see what you're looking at on your screen or take a picture of it.
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On Canaan's Side by Sebastian Barry
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Keyboard Cyber Clean
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Devon Tread Time Piece
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Meh Coffee Mug
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Native Union Play Video Memo Pad
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Garmin Dakota 20 Handheld GPS System
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Livescribe ECHO Smartpen - 2GB
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1980's Mobile Phone Case for iPhone
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Motormouse Classic Mini Cooper Car Wireless Mouse - Red
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I Gucci Grammy - White Digital Watch
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Wine Glass Scrabble Charms
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Limited Edition Marchi Mobile eleMMent RV
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Isotoner Touch Screen Gloves
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
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Paul Smith Multistripe Scarf
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One Degree Of Freedom Turntable
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Barbour Wool & Cashmere Tartan Scarf
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Paul Smith Striped Scarf
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Leonard Heyden 'Salisbury' Briefcase
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Signed Steven Gerrard Adidas Predator Boot
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Star Wars: The Complete Saga - Special Edition (Blu-Ray)
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Liverpool Football Club Historical Newspaper Book
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Vintage Boxing Skipping Rope
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