| They can be loveable. They can be loathsome. | | | | cosmopolitan nature - a beautiful piece of jewelry |
| And they can be notoriously difficult to buy for. | | | | like a watch, one of the wonderful men's |
| Finding the right men's gifts is both a science and | | | | fragrances on the market, a gorgeous set of |
| an art. Study men long enough, and you'll get the | | | | luggage, or a lovely piece of clothing like a |
| science part down pat. The art of the gift lies in | | | | cashmere sweater - will endear you to him |
| both what you buy and how you present it. Here | | | | forever. |
| then, are five tips to help you find the perfect | | | | 3. Every Man is a Kid. You knew that, though. If |
| gifts for the man in your life. | | | | your man is like most, he has more games and |
| 1. Every Man is a Jock. Okay, so not all men play | | | | toys than the kid next door. Indulge your |
| sports. In fact, many men don't budge too far | | | | grown-up little boy with grown-up toys. Any type |
| from the remote control on the weekends. But | | | | of personal electronics is sure to be a hit, whether |
| they still harbor the fantasy that they're a jock. | | | | it's a car video system or headsets. |
| Maybe they reminisce about their glory days on | | | | 4. Every Man Has a Mind of His Own. Maybe he's |
| the football field, or perhaps they live their sports | | | | an intellectual, or maybe he's not. Nonetheless, he'll |
| fantasy vicariously through their favorite teams | | | | appreciate you for appreciating his mind. Give him |
| as seen on TV. Your man may truly be a jock, | | | | a special book - whether it's on auto parts or on |
| spending weeknights rounding the bases in his | | | | the best sellers' list - and show him that you |
| softball league or spending weekends training for a | | | | understand his interests. |
| marathon. No matter. Sporting goods gifts are | | | | 5. Presentation is Everything. Gift giving shouldn't |
| virtually always appreciated. | | | | be an obligation. It should be fun. Give him the gift |
| A corollary to the "Every Man is a Jock" rule is | | | | you selected in an appropriate setting. If you |
| that "Every Man is an Outdoorsman." Maybe his | | | | bought him sporting goods, take him to a sports |
| idea of camping is driving a 40-foot RV into a | | | | bar and give him his gift. If you bought him |
| campsite and plugging in, but he'll still appreciate a | | | | something debonair and cosmopolitan, wear |
| gift he can use in the great outdoors. | | | | something provocative - lingerie will work - and |
| 2. Every Man is Debonair. Whether he wines and | | | | give him his gift somewhere private. If you've |
| dines you on a regular basis, or his idea of | | | | bought him luggage, pack it and take him away on |
| romance is grilling you a burger and sharing his | | | | a surprise overnight trip. |
| six-pack, every man has an inner Brad Pitt, | | | | With a little forethought, it's easy to find the |
| Orlando Bloom, or Clark Gable - take your pick. | | | | perfect men's gift for the man in your life. |
| Giving him a gift that acknowledges his more | | | | |