Seat down and think:-One of the easiest ways to go about
finding cool gifts for guys, even if you don’t know him well is to plan the
gift. You don’t just go to gift shopping without knowing what to buy for him. You must
seat down first to think as to understand the type of gift your receiver needs.
The following questions might be of help here: what do you want to accomplish
with the gift? Is there a message that you want to convey with the gift. Maybe,
you want him to improve on his fitness level or just to show how much you care.
What is the reason for the gift? The reason is very crucial and should be well-thought-out
before buying the gift. Once you have answers to the questions above, and then
make up your mind to pick what he will appreciate most, a gift that perfectly
suits his unique taste, flair and personality rather than price.
Understand your guy:-Until
you understand him, you may end up touching his hand without touching his heart.
The heart is the seat of LOVE and that is the target of every gift- to touch
the heart as to win love. Understanding your guy therefore entails discovering
his status and vision. For example, someone who is or would like to be a
speaker, author, writer and consultant will be touched by life transforming
books than cards. Finding out the likes and dislikes of your gift receiver
before picking a gift will always work in a perfect way- but this is not so
easy to figure out. The easy thing to do that would have be to ask him, however
if it is a surprise that would not be the finest idea. Besides, surprise gifts
can play magic. For instance when you know your guy is a hard cord soccer fan of
Manchester united, a Wayne Rooney signed Manchester United Soccer Jersey
promoting his beloved club will prove to be a gift he will really appreciate.
For sure he can’t resist displaying it among his friend or even wear it for the
next live match of the very team. So, what if you don’t have enough knowledge
of the guy’s interest? Get to know a little more about him. What will he never
buy on his own? It must not be something expensive. It could be something as
simple as a towel. I know most young men hardly buy new towel for reasons I don’t
understand though there are exceptions. Don’t just talk to him; observe him,
his wears, hobbies/interest, his ideal toys, and other personal accessories. This
can give you an idea of what he will appreciate most and at the same time
improve your gift giving skills. If you can’t really pinpoint anything to be of
much interest to him- then talk to people close to him to get some ideas.
Understand the season: - The season for the giving
determines the reason for the gift and what should be bought. The wise men
presented three treasurable gifts to Jesus based on the season- Christ birth. There are many reasons people give gifts. We give
gifts to show appreciation, respect, love, build and maintain personal
relationships, or even express an apology. For instance majority of guys will
prefer watches, clothing or some other fashionable items as their
birthday gift. In case of anniversaries, I suggest (and that’s what I will do)
you go for distinctive gifts like gifts that portray some memorable and
happiest events or moments. It may be a painting or something similar. Let your
gift tally with the season.
Discover what the guy needs: - Discover what your guy
needs. Everything may touch your man’s hand, but it is only what he needs that
will touch his heart. Giving your recipient a car while he’s not working is
valueless because to maintain the car, he must have something doing. I think
the first thing to do is to help him secure a job before the car.
You can always get gifts for a guy you hardly know by giving him the generic
gifts that men would go for, but you will never be able to hit the right
buttons-his heart. The above mentioned approaches are just a few of the many
ways that you can go about finding cool gifts for guys.
Well said, Owuogba. Personally, I think there's a time to get the guy specifically what he asked for, but sometimes even better is getting something he DIDN'T ask for, but you know he'll love it because you know HIM. How? By listening. Makes ALL the difference, imho.
ReplyDeleteHave you found any great places to find unique gifts? I frequent a site called Squareknot (www.squareknot.us) that has lots of cool stuff. Always in the market for suggestions and inspiration on this end.
Keep up the great work!
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