| One of the hardest people to find a Christmas gift for | | | | something that your dad can really use. If she has no |
| is your dad. In addition to being a man, which translates | | | | idea, you can ask her to try and ask your dad for you. |
| to "not-much-into-material-things", dads also do not | | | | She can either be direct about it or try the subtle |
| need much of anything. | | | | approach. Whatever works! |
| So what to give them besides the gifts that you have | | | | 3. Ask |
| already given them for the past Christmases, birthdays | | | | To cut everything short and to minimize all the work, |
| and other special occasions? Here are some pointers | | | | you can always directly ask your dad what he wants |
| on how to decide on what to give your dad for | | | | for Christmas. Nothing beats not beating around the |
| Christmas. | | | | bush! Of course, make sure that your dad is the type |
| 1. Raid their closets and their desks | | | | who will tell you what he wants. If not, don't bother |
| Look inside their rooms and look for things that they still | | | | asking as you will only ruin the surprise. There are just |
| do not have or things that need replacement. For | | | | some people who are not comfortable telling people |
| instance, does their wallet look tattered? Do they need | | | | what they want as gifts. |
| a new one? Is there cuff links already tarnished? Will | | | | 4. Consider their interests |
| they appreciate another pair? | | | | When buying gifts for your dad, you should always |
| Are they missing a white polo for the office or for | | | | look into their interests. For instance, if he is a golf |
| formal occasions? Another area where you can look | | | | enthusiast, then you can probably buy something that |
| into for potential gift ideas is their desks. Get inside their | | | | is related to golf or with a gold emblem to it, a golf |
| study or their home office and look for things that they | | | | clock or a paperweight of a golf player swinging. |
| can possibly use. | | | | 5. Give him a new interest |
| 2. Connive with mom | | | | Another great gift idea is to give your dad something |
| Who better to ask about what your dad needs but | | | | this Christmas that will start off a new interest. This is |
| your mom? Ask your mom what gift will your dad | | | | especially great with dads who are already in their |
| most appreciate. Chances are, she will know | | | | retirement or those who are about to retire. |