| The Him in your life is always the worst possible | | | | of style within weeks and you really need to get the |
| person to buy for at Christmas or in fact at any other | | | | very latest models. If you are going to buy music, be |
| time of year. Men seem to have a talent for acquiring | | | | sensible and give vouchers instead of trying to guess |
| absolutely everything they could ever want out of life | | | | a man's preferences. Books are also best given as |
| and a further talent for making it known they do not | | | | vouchers. |
| require anything else thank you very much. What, then, | | | | Instead of investing in gift sets of after shave and |
| could you possibly buy for the man who has | | | | shower gel, buy a good quality leather bag and fill it |
| everything he wants and needs? | | | | with items you know would be welcome. So many |
| The electric shaver is always a wonderful standby. | | | | men end up with piles of hand lotion and shower |
| Men love gadgets and the electric shaver always has | | | | cream left over from three Christmases past because |
| a yearly technical upgrade irresistible to the average | | | | they are items they would never use. Choose a good |
| beard. Even if your man has a shaver already, a new | | | | quality shaving balm, always welcome and always |
| shiny one is always appreciated. Never buy socks and | | | | used. |
| ties for the man in your life, he will hate them. Men | | | | Avoid choosing power tools unless you are sure of |
| consider gifts of practical clothing insulting and boring. | | | | what you are buying. There are a hundred |
| Unless you are buying for Mr Practical do not consider | | | | combinations of drills, saws and planes, any old thing |
| such items. | | | | just will not do. Find out what he wants first, rather |
| Toys are great gifts for men. A remote controlled | | | | than guess wrongly. |
| helicopter can provide hours of fun and entertainment, | | | | Alcohol is a great gift. If you are unsure of his |
| providing it is not too expensive or too complicated to | | | | preference, then a bottle of good champagne is |
| assemble. Ensure you do not spend a fortune on items | | | | always welcome. A single crystal wine glass and a |
| such as these, as they are prone to accidental | | | | bottle of vintage wine is a safe gift. |
| damage. The latest tiny helicopter toy is a dream gift | | | | Pens are a great choice if they are for a man you |
| for the man who likes fiddling with buttons and controls. | | | | know well enough to understand which he prefers - |
| Sentimental gifts for men are usually a no-no unless | | | | ball point or roller ball or ink etc. You can always agree |
| yours is the ultra romantic type. A good quality silver | | | | with the store to exchange for the right combination at |
| key ring is a safe gift if you want to give something | | | | a later date. If you are certain you have the right thing |
| lasting, especially for men who drive expensive cars. | | | | an engraved pen is always a welcome sentimental |
| Avoid buying such things as briefcases or document | | | | and personal item. |
| cases. These things are a personal buy and need to | | | | Theatre tickets or match tickets are always well |
| be carefully inspected for individual preference as to | | | | received and they make good gifts for older men who |
| colour, shape and function. | | | | are even more difficult to buy for. The good thing is |
| The latest Sat Nav is a great choice for men who | | | | you can buy well ahead for sporting events, so |
| travel in their work. Make sure you get a version which | | | | ensuring good seats. Do try to buy two tickets; |
| is both functional and up to date by doing your | | | | otherwise the poor guy will end up sitting watching his |
| research online first. The same goes for digital | | | | favourite team alone. |
| cameras and other such gadgetry. These items go out | | | | |