Sometimes there are situations in our lives when we need to choose a gift for unfamiliar people. It's hard to please a man you don't know at all. But there are such universal things that you can even give as a gift. to a stranger. These include souvenirs, photo albums, luxury alcohol, expensive chocolate, sets of dishes and stationery. Also important is the reason for which the gift is chosen.

If you want to say “thank you” in this way, then you can choose as a gift, or a box of expensive chocolate.

If you want to congratulate on a specific holiday, choose themed items suitable for this occasion. There is no need to be very original, since what close people and friends will appreciate may not be liked by a man you don’t know well.

New Year is good holiday, a childhood favorite. For an unfamiliar man there may be such things as a diary, planner, cigarette case (if he smokes), a figurine and bronzes, a photo frame, a set New Year's glasses, gift set for wine, candlesticks in New Year's decoration, paper holder. You can also give a wall good calendar for the coming year or a souvenir in the form of a snow globe.

Birthday gifts

You can give an unfamiliar man an electronic photo frame, a piggy bank, an expensive leather wallet, a beautiful and unusual flash drive, e-book, air humidifier for home, electronic alarm clock. Very popular gift certificates, when for a specified amount a person can choose for himself what he wants. You can give anniversary coins or banknotes. Paintings or panels are also suitable.

Gifts for Valentine's Day

On this holiday, it is customary to give gifts to loved ones. You can choose a friendly gift for someone you don't know. For example, it could be chocolate or. If a man has a significant other, you can give him a certificate for a trip to a restaurant for two.

Gifts for February 23

For this holiday you can give themed gift. For example, a flask for drinks, a mug with congratulations, an ashtray if he smokes, interior decoration in the form of a ship, a minibar for drinks, bed sheets in camouflage style.

If you know what a man is interested in, you can choose things that will be useful for his hobby. For example, if he is a fisherman, you can give fishing supplies or tackle. If a man has a car, you can give car accessories, for example, a car refrigerator or a vacuum cleaner.

What should you not give to a man you don’t know?

It is not recommended to give cosmetics and perfumes as gifts, because you can make a wrong choice. Also, the clothes you choose may not fit or you may not like them. they won't either a lucky gift. Very expensive things can put a man you don’t know well in an awkward position. It’s better to give up gag gifts, which are very popular in lately, because it’s difficult to guess how a person will react to this, and how he has a sense of humor.

The gift must be presented correctly. Gift wrapping immediately creates a feeling of celebration. Flowers can also be an addition. But you need to be careful with flowers, since not every representative of the stronger sex will be able to understand and appreciate such a gift.

February 23, 2019, Defenders of the Fatherland Day, which is considered a holiday for all men, is approaching. According to established tradition, our women congratulate all representatives of the stronger sex, young and old - their husbands, fathers, grandfathers, brothers, friends, work colleagues. But what if you have known the person you want to congratulate, as they say, for a week?

This is not so simple, because you still know almost nothing about his tastes and preferences, about what he is interested in, how he spends his time free time, and what gifts match his hobbies. It’s not surprising that many girls and women ask the question: “What to give to a man you’ve recently met on February 23rd?”

What to give to a man you don’t know on February 23?

Basically, you can only limit yourself greeting card. You don’t have to buy it in the store, you can send it electronic greeting on his postal address or send voice greeting to his mobile. There are quite a lot of similar postcards on the Internet, so you will have plenty to choose from.

If, in addition to a postcard or instead of it, you want to present some thing, then you should take into account the established traditions and rules of etiquette. We will tell you about those gift options for February 23rd that are suitable when we're talking about about an unfamiliar man, as well as about what should not be handed over in this case.

It is believed that the gifts given on this occasion should be symbolic, although they do not have to be boring. And yet, given the fact that you don’t know each other well, you shouldn’t choose things that are too personal, much less intimate ( underwear, clothing, shoes, sex toys, combs, cosmetics and perfume sets, shaving accessories, etc.).

Plus, these gifts can be hard to please, and you should only buy them for a man if you know his preferences well.

There is no need to purchase too expensive things, otherwise you will put your new friend and yourself in an awkward position, because men believe that this is the prerogative of the stronger sex.

To the list of what you shouldn’t choose, you can add useless items that your friend, even if he wants, can never use. They often cause irritation and are most often sent to the farthest drawer of some bedside table or trash can.

Sentimental gifts like cute soft toys that girls like so much, or too practical gifts like a set of socks, a screwdriver or a drill, will not be appropriate. What should you give a man on February 23 if you don’t know him well?

Gift ideas for February 23rd for a man you’ve recently met

Defenders of the Fatherland Day is a military holiday, which means that things with military symbols will be relevant as gifts, for example, a flash drive in the shape of a bullet or grenade, a smartphone or laptop case with a camouflage print, a flashlight in the shape of a pistol, camouflage caps and baseball caps, shaped chocolate in the form of cartridges, buckles from soldiers’ belts, refrigerator magnets in the form of tanks, airplanes, etc.

And how much original mugs with the symbols of this holiday can be found in stores - from products classic shape with the inscription “Happy Defender of the Fatherland Day!” to original ones - for example, in the form of grenades, with humorous inscriptions like: “The soldier is sleeping - the service is in progress”, etc.

What other gift would be suitable for an unfamiliar man on February 23? Please note universal gifts, which will suit almost everyone. They can be given without fear that it will be interpreted incorrectly. This could be stationery: notepads, diaries, etc.

Give preference to calm (but not gloomy) colors and discreet design. If you don’t want to give something banal, try to find beautiful and unusual stationery, for example, it could be stands for pens and pencils in the form of globes, cars, balls, etc. Wonderful gifts leather goods - a purse or a business card holder.

Or maybe you should choose some gift edition for your friend? This could be a book on a topic that interests a man (if you managed to find out about it).

Even someone who is not a book lover will be happy to receive a publication dedicated, for example, to fishing or tourism if he is interested in fishing or often goes on hikes. Such a gift will also demonstrate your interest in the man and recognition of his hobby.

And handing him checkers, Uno, Monopoly or other board game in a beautiful gift decoration, you can find a suitable reason to have fun spending time with him.

What else can you give a man on February 23 if you just started dating? Most representatives of the stronger sex are fond of technology, so your friend will probably need accessories for gadgets: cases, holders, headphones, etc.

If he has a car, spends a lot of time on the road, and often has to have lunch on the road, then he will need a kettle or coffee maker powered by a cigarette lighter, a thermal mug, and a set of travel utensils.

If he loves hiking trips, you will appreciate such gifts as a backpack or traveling bag, a multifunctional folding knife, a modern “smart” compass, and an electric flashlight.

An appropriate gift would be a set good tea or coffee in gift packaging. However, it is better for you to first find out what drinks your friend prefers: green or black tea, what varieties and with what additives, natural or instant coffee; maybe he has a favorite trademark etc.

Anyone, even those without special treatment for this holiday, a gift will make an impressive impression if you put it in a camouflage-colored bag, a bag in the form of a shirt with a regular tie or bow tie, a bag in the form of a vest, tuxedo, etc. You can buy ready-made bags in the store or make such packaging with your own hands from thick colored paper.

As you can see, the options for a gift that you can prepare for February 23rd for a man you don’t know yet are very different, and even observing strict rules etiquette, you can choose something original and memorable.

And in conclusion, we want to remind you of the saying: “How you celebrate February 23rd is how you spend March 8th.” In other words, how you congratulate your loved one will determine how he will congratulate you in just two weeks - on International Women's Day.

And thanks to the holidays and gifts chosen with all your heart, you can fill it with new content, color it with the most bright colors. This way you can show your attitude towards a person, your individuality and your attentiveness!

This is what our story will be about today.

How to find out what a man or guy would like to receive on February 23

It is clear to everyone that gifts come in different forms. And what will be good for one will not be suitable for another. And in order not to make a mistake in your choice, you need to sit down and think about what the representative of the stronger sex lives and enjoys.

I already wrote a similar article, and in it I said that before writing the article, I conducted a study where I asked all the men I knew what they would like to receive on a holiday. And it turned out that they simply have a huge number of desires to own things that they would like to have. Moreover, they didn’t even think much, they immediately said what they would like to have.

It should be noted that these things were not particularly expensive. These were mostly practical things or items related to their hobbies.

Therefore, when choosing a gift, consider this issue. Most likely, you know about the hobbies of your loved ones, and you know what they have and what they don’t. If you don’t know, then show curiosity, find a topic for conversation in which the man himself will tell you what makes him happy, what he doesn’t mind wasting his time on.

Walk with him through his favorite stores and departments, see what he pays attention to, what questions he asks the seller. At this time, show interest in why he needs this thing, whether he would like to buy it. Pay attention to the price right away to plan your expenses. Remember, or better yet, write down all your ideas along with the price. This will help you make the right choice later.

The more such ideas there are, the better. And to have a lot of ideas, you need to be more interested in what interests your men. Then there will be so many ideas that you will no longer have to think about what to buy, but will have the opportunity to choose from an abundant list of preferences.

Also great idea may become a gift - a memory. Maybe a person dreamed of something in childhood or youth, and his dream did not come true. You can help him realize his dream, and then such a surprise will be unforgettable for him for the rest of his life. Moreover, he will also be grateful to you for your attention to him.

There is an opinion that any gift is, first of all, a sign of attention. I completely agree with this. Depending on how attentive and sensitive you were to the desires and preferences of the men close to you, they will receive such a sign of attention from you.

In today's article I want to help you make your choice. Therefore, for convenience, I will divide the list of gifts by hobbies, by degree of relationship and by age. I think that this will help you choose the very thing or item that will be necessary, practical, valuable and memorable for a man.

Planning the purchase of items and things for the holiday

Since on the holiday of February 23 we congratulate not only the Defenders of the Fatherland, but also all men, big and small, buying gifts can become a very expensive budget item. And if we do not make the correct calculations in advance, it may happen that there may not be enough money for everything we want to buy.

Therefore, in order for someone not to be left without attention, it is necessary to draw up an action plan for their purchase. And the first thing you need to do is write a list of all the men to whom you are going to give presents.

Then determine the budget, how much money you can spend on this venture. Then you can make calculations about how much money you can allocate for each.

If you work in a team where it is customary to give small trinkets or more impressive things to employees or the boss, do not forget to include this item in your expenses. So that later this does not come as a surprise to you.

When you have such a list, which includes at least approximate amounts, it will make it much easier later on both the choice and purchase of what you plan.

In the same plan, sketch out approximate shopping ideas for each, having thought in advance what you could do to please your men. This will allow you in the future, when you go to the store, not to buy the first thing that comes across that your eye falls on.

When you start buying gifts, try to follow your plan. Especially when it comes to money. When you buy everything you planned and stay within your budget, you will certainly be pleased!

When drawing up a plan, be guided by the fact that it is not at all necessary that what you want to buy must be expensive. Plan to buy practical and necessary things for a person that he will not throw in a “long” drawer, but will certainly use them. Such things will not only serve the person to whom you presented them, but they will also remind them of you. And this is already a double gift - and useful thing, and good memories and feelings!

Well, now let's get down to the list of presents.

What might a guy or man who plays sports like?

For people interested in tourism:

• individual set of dishes (bowl, mug, spoon). Nowadays, specialized stores sell very good dishes from special materials. The bowl may have a lid that can be closed to keep food hot longer.
• a set of camping utensils for general use, or something from a set

• A thermal mug that allows you to keep tea hot in it for a long time is simply irreplaceable for hiking.
• thermos
• flask
• multifunctional travel knife
• individual flashlight
• flashlight for hand
• LED headlamp

• karemat - a travel mat that is placed under a sleeping bag
• compass. There are also digital compasses, but they are not cheap, starting at about 2800.

• tent
• sleeping bag

• sleeping mattress
• hiking backpack
• camping pot
• folding travel chair
• gas burner

Clothing and footwear for tourism includes an extensive list necessary items. This could be just an ordinary T-shirt and sneakers, as well as specialized waterproof clothing and neoprene shoes, thermal underwear, a raincoat, and a hard hat.

For each type of active tourism there is specialized clothing and footwear. And if you decide to choose something from this category, then it is best to visit a sports store and consult with a sales consultant.

For winter species sports:

• If you decide to buy socks for a man, it is advisable that they be sports socks. Nowadays there are such specialized socks for almost all sports. So, for winter sports, those in which the foot will breathe and at the same time retain heat perfectly are suitable. You also need down and wool socks.
• thermal underwear
• breathable fleece clothing

• sports cap and scarf
• gloves
• balaclava

You can also purchase sports equipment:

• ski poles
• skates
• stick
• snowboard

Of course, it costs more, but it’s quite suitable for a gift.

For summer species sports:

• again socks, this time for running, for cycling, for roller skating. The cost is only 300 rubles, but it is always welcome and necessary thing, which will be adequately and adequately assessed.
• sunglasses, glasses with replaceable lenses for cyclists, cost from 500 rubles. They will also not be superfluous, especially since they are sold in a case and even without any packaging they look beautiful.
• swimming goggles
• A bicycle computer is an irreplaceable and very necessary thing for a cyclist, and you can buy it for only 400 rubles
• cyclists may also need a headlight, a tail light, a new horn, a bag, a special bike bottle and a bottle cage
• bicycle repair kit

• roller skaters always need protection and a helmet
• A helmet is also needed for other sports
• sports towel. Now there are special microfiber towels that do not absorb moisture at all; they simply shake off the water from a person, while remaining completely dry. A swimmer or an athlete performing heavy loads. It can also be used to remove sweat from the face or body.
• There are also special headbands that prevent sweat from dripping into the eyes, and wristbands that are convenient for wiping sweat from the face.
• watch with heart rate measurement function, for active activities running or playing sports

• football, volleyball and soccer ball, a set of tennis balls or badminton balls
• tennis racket or badminton racket
• sports bag
• pedometer

The same clothes include T-shirts, baseball caps, shorts, fitness clothing, sweatshirts, and so on. All this can be bought quite inexpensively and it certainly won’t lie somewhere unclaimed.

For hunters and fishermen

For many men, both young and mature age- this is a real hobby. And of course, a man will never remain indifferent to an object from this sphere. What can you give to people who are interested in this kind of thing? The answer is simple - of course, everything related to this field of study. So, for a fisherman it could be:

• spinning
• spinning reel
• fisherman bag
• set of spinners or wobblers

• set of fishing line or hooks
• balance box
• special kits for fisherman
• duffel bag

• ice screw for winter fishing
• flashlight
• thermos
• thermal mug
• subscription to Rybolov's magazine
• fishing gift book

A hunter may need:

• cover, case or case for weapons

• bandolier, pouch, belt
• hunting backpack, bag
• gun care kit
• compass, barometer

• signaling devices, such as a hunter's signal, which includes a flare gun (price 200-300 rubles) and a set of rockets (400 rubles)
• hunting knife
• flashlight
• binoculars

• snowshoes
• camouflage means, this is camouflage paint (500 rubles), human odor neutralizer spray (500 rubles)
• subscription to Hunter magazine
• hunting gift edition

For both of them also a good present There will be specialized clothing such as camouflage clothing, mosquito hat, raincoat. If there is a possibility of more expensive gift then it could be:

• radio stations, for example, advise buying the famous Walkie talkie, price from 1500 rubles

• GPS navigators

Well, it won’t hurt either one or the other

• gas spray for self-defense (price 600 rubles)

For lovers of active recreation

Many people now have summer cottages, and also often go out into nature for picnics and recreation. There are also many great items and things to choose from for them.

• grill

• grill grate
• kebab sticks
• barbecue apron

• bag - refrigerator
• “whisker” (I don’t know what to call it correctly) for starting a fire
• hammock
• outdoor chair

• picnic set including plates, cutlery, glasses, napkins
• wine set, including a corkscrew, wine filler, thermometer, sets of glasses

• badminton set
• board game sets
• poker set
• slingshot
• crossbow
• bow and arrow for fun

If a man likes to go to the forest to pick mushrooms, then he can buy:

• mushroom basket
• raincoat
• a “lucky” Panama hat, which will collect all the mushrooms in the forest

If a man likes to raft rivers:

• special shoes for walking on rocks and water
• Panama
• baseball cap
• hat with mosquito net

• thermal underwear
• raincoat
• machete (300 RUR) and a cover for it (350 RUR), company "Tramontino" Brazil, indispensable for parking lots where it is necessary to remove excess grass or bush branches
• tourist hatchet in a case
• neoprene shorts, socks, gloves
• gas burner with piezo ignition for starting a fire

• drinking water flask
• stainless steel thermos
• waterproof wallet for documents, money and mobile phone
• power bank, for charging a phone with a lithium-ion battery

• tableware for camping - cauldrons, or tableware for individual use
• thermal mug

For motorists

Many men now have a car, and are always attentive to everything connected with it. They love their car, many can spend hours working on it. Repairing something, improving something, polishing and polishing an already clean surface with a cloth. And of course they love to fill it with all sorts of necessary things. And, in fact, there are quite a lot of them.

These are things that help keep the interior and the car itself clean. And things vital in long journey, as well as things and objects that make you feel most comfortable in the car.

• car pillows - headrests (from 700 rubles)
• seat covers (from 1500 rubles)
• car pad - massager (from 850 rubles)

• starting portable lithium ion battery (from 2000 rubles)
• brush for cleaning the car from snow (from 250 rubles)
• anti-slip mat for mobile phones (from 150 rubles)
• hydraulic jack (from 550 rubles)
• a table with a steering wheel mount (from 1000 rubles), you can comfortably eat on it on a long journey or travel; or work on the computer)

• moisture-absorbing floor mats (from 200 rubles per set)
• electric pump for inflating wheels (from 1000 rubles)
• car thermometer (from 150 rubles)
• car radio (from 850 rubles)
• DVR (from 1200)
• heated seats (from 1000 rubles)
• cigarette lighter splitter with USB charging port, for charging your phone (from 150 rubles)

• fragrance for the salon (from 200 rubles)
• hygiene products for the salon - sprays, rags, napkins, brushes
• car tester for checking fuses and network integrity (from 150 rubles)
• headlamp (from 250 rubles)
• folding spatula (from 300 rubles)
• travel tool kit (from 2000 rubles)
• thermal mug for a motorist (from 500 rubles)
• rear view mirror with clock

And you can also please him with such a surprise, from which every man will be simply delighted:

• car service certificate

This is such an impressive list that has already turned out. But that's not all. Not all areas have been covered yet. Let's move on!

For men who have a telephone, computer, camera

That is, practically for men of all ages and categories, since everyone has all of the above items.

If they don’t have these things, then they should think about it.

The price for purchasing them is certainly not small, but if there is such a need, and most importantly the opportunity, then anyone will be happy with such a gift! If they already have all this, then for all this there is just a lot of things and gadgets that are always needed.

• memory card for phone
• power bank for phone with lithium-ion battery is a type of electric battery used as a source of energy. Indispensable when traveling for charging your phone. Price from 400 rubles and above.
• new phone case
• bluetooth selfie button - can remotely control the camera of a smartphone or tablet (from 400 rubles)
• a selfie stick may also be interesting for someone, it costs from 400 rubles
• original flash drive. Fortunately, now there are all sorts of them, and you can find flash drives with a typical masculine design

• headphones with microphone (from 600 rubles)
• zippered headphones that never get tangled
• wireless mouse (from 400 rubles)
• mouse pad
• keyboard (from 400 rubles), gaming keyboard (from 1000 rubles)

• Screen cleaning products (spray, cloth)
• LED flash (from 700 rubles)
• laptop bag or backpack

• MP3 player (from 500 rubles)
• an e-book is not cheap, of course, but maybe someone dreams of it, and you can buy it
• tablet, now there are quite inexpensive samples

Now they appear every year the latest designs accessories for phones and computers. You can’t even keep up with all the new products. Therefore, if you want to make a gift from this area, feel free to go to a specialized store and actively communicate with the sales consultant. He will definitely tell you about all the new products, announce the price and help you choose the item you need!

Gifts - impressions and certificates

Recently, so-called “presents” – impressions – have become very popular. That is, these are not material things, but those impressions that cause certain positive emotions. Or you can also call them men's entertainment. They might be something like this:

• going to a bowling alley
• master class on playing billiards

• paintball game
• tickets to a concert of your favorite rock band or favorite artist
• cinema tickets, theater
• cinema tickets for a private screening
• ticket to a sporting event
• hot air balloon flight
• parachute jump
• horse riding
• karting
• shooting at the shooting range
• archery lesson

• gym membership
• pool membership
• gym membership
• dance hall membership
• massage parlor subscription
• subscription to the master - creative personality class
• romantic gift from your girlfriend (dance, song)

Other gift ideas

The article is already quite extensive, but we have not yet considered what we can give to our husband, boss, child... Therefore, in this chapter I will only voice ideas, and I think that you can easily fill them with content.

• clothes (T-shirts, sweatshirts, shirts, ties...)
• shoes (anything you want, except maybe slippers... my husband wouldn’t understand). Well, or if it’s slippers, then something like this...

• accessories (cufflinks, tie holder...)
• purse, key holder, business card holder, clutch, bag, briefcase...
• gloves
• scarf, muffler
• headdress

• books
• CDs with music
• movie discs
• subscription to your favorite magazine
• board games

• sets for creativity (for an artist, sculptor, carver...), that is, according to interests
• items for collectors (if a man collects anything, such as stamps, coins or badges, then there will be no better than a gift, if you can get him the item missing from his collection)

Men can also be pleased with:

• tools (just don’t buy it very cheaply; if a man is a jack of all trades, he won’t appreciate a cheap tool, and certainly won’t work with it)

• items for the dacha, that is, everything that concerns both relaxation and work in the dacha)

It is difficult to find a man who would not like to go to the bathhouse. And for such men there is a category of gifts:

• bath towel
• bath set (hat, seat, mitten)

• Bathrobe or Velcro cape
• flip-flops
• washcloth
• handmade soap
• birch or oak broom (my mother often gives it to my husband)
• massage bamboo broom

You might also think about original gifts, For example:

• bouquet of dried fish with a keg of beer

• slingshot
• telescope
• water gun
• darts game

Or romantic:

• rare varieties of tea or coffee
• scented candles or incense
• CD with meditative music
• amulet

Now let's look at those gift ideas that are particularly specific, since they are signs of attention for the husband, dad, work colleagues and boss. And although you can also take into account and consider all of the above ideas, we will also focus on these points.

What can please your husband on February 23rd?

When you choose a sign of attention for your husband on February 23, read both this chapter and those sections where you can find gift ideas for hobbies. Then there will be a lot more ideas, and the choice will be much easier.

In my opinion, the most important thing on this day is to create a feeling of celebration. Wake up in a good mood and congratulate your husband on the holiday with a smile and a kiss. Tell him that he is the one main defender in your home, your support, strong shoulder. That you are behind him, like behind a stone wall, and with him you are not afraid of anything!

It will be great if on this day you prepare some creative breakfast in the spirit of the holiday. It can be an ordinary dish, but in an “image”. For example, sandwiches in the shape of a general's shoulder straps, or in some original presentation.

Porridge laid out on a plate in the shape of the number 23. Pancakes with red caviar, served in the shape of a star. Or anything that comes to your mind.

During breakfast, you can please your spouse with a present and once again tell him pleasant, kind words of congratulations. It’s also a good idea to come up with words about the donated item, so that they certainly have “meaning.” Such a gift usually becomes the most valuable, even if it is not expensive at all!

For lunch and dinner, you can also get “creative” and feed your husband, for example, “camping porridge” or. Bake a holiday cake with holiday symbols.

Or make some interesting salad. Let it be an ordinary standard dish, but named after a holiday, it will be so.

Try to maintain this feeling of celebration all day long, do not slip into everyday life, there is enough of it in our lives!

Well, now the gifts! In addition to those already proposed, there are the following ideas:

• a gift made with your own hands (sew something, knit something, draw something, etc...) Remember that creativity shown in preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner is also an additional sign of attention)

• personalized or commemorative. This could be a T-shirt with a name, or a memorable place, or jewelry with a name or inscription. It doesn’t have to be expensive, everything can be done beautifully and quite economically.
• status items that your husband will never buy for himself - a good pen, a leather wallet, a watch, cufflinks, a money clip, a phone stand.

• a gift from childhood. If your husband had a dream as a child, but it remained unfulfilled, then you can make it come true. What dreams can a boy have as a child? A folding knife, a flashlight, a slingshot, a crossbow, a weapon... Travel, adventures, secrets... Find out this on occasion, think about what you can come up with. And you will make your husband the happiest!
• If your husband smokes, then he will probably be happy with cigars, a cigar cutter, or a hookah, a stylish beautiful ashtray, an unusual beautiful lighter. You can also give him a pipe or a pouch of good tobacco. Of course, smoking is harmful to your health... But the more you prevent it, the more difficult it is to fight it. Therefore, sometimes one can agree with bad habit husband

• the same goes for alcohol. You just need to know that an ordinary bottle of vodka will not do, and if you give it as a gift, it will be an expensive, elite drink. And if not, then it’s not worth taking on!
• Can you present a shaving machine?
• or other necessary shaving accessories
• Often men lose their keys, and he can be pleased with a keychain that can easily find them. The man will be delighted with him.
• eau de toilette
• beautiful underwear, or underwear with interesting designs or funny inscriptions.
• original and funny objects and things

In fact, you can come up with a lot more. But I think that everyone needs to leave room for independence. And so let's move on to other categories.

How to please dad on February 23

When we were very little, we gave our dad children's drawings with tanks, running men with weapons, with red stars, and made paper applications with the numbers 23. Then we got older, and also tried to make something with our own hands - and this could be knitted scarf, or mittens, or a knitted jumper.

Dad was always happy with everything he received, and always accepted it with special gratitude and pride for his child.

• it can still be a handmade gift. Another mittens or jumper for dad will never be superfluous.
• it could be a drawing. If a little girl or boy is congratulating, then a child’s picture is quite suitable. If your children are already drawing such drawings for their grandfather, then you can present your dad with a friendly cartoon, which can now be easily ordered on the Internet for relatively inexpensive money (a drawing in black and white costs from 500 rubles). It is clear that such a drawing can be made in a military theme.

• You can order a recorded CD for your dad with his favorite music
• interesting book
• subscription to your favorite magazine
• radio congratulations
• a T-shirt with the inscription “Beloved Dad” or “Our Generalissimo”, or come up with your own spectacular inscription
• glasses case
• mug with inscription

• souvenir weapons
• an original photo frame into which to insert his favorite photo. You can also make such a photo frame yourself

• photo album for army photos
• bath cap with star
• set "Soldier's rations"

• warm vest
• impression (from those suggested above)
• cinema or theater tickets for two
• anything related to his hobby
• rocking chair

You can also consider all those objects, things and ideas that were proposed above. Especially if dad has a hobby.

What kind of gift might your boss like?

When choosing a present for your boss, it is important to stick to the golden mean. An overly expensive item or thing can embarrass the boss and may look like some kind of bribe or sycophancy. The boss may misunderstand and misinterpret him. For such courage you can lose your job.

A too cheap sign of attention will not do either. It’s better to immediately throw a cheap and even more tasteless option out of your thoughts, otherwise the boss may consider it disrespect for his person.

So where can you find it, this golden mean?

Well, firstly, you need to decide whether it is customary to give anything to your boss in the place where you work. And how it is customary to do it. Either this is a collective sign of attention, which most often happens, or an individual sign, which happens less often, or all congratulations are limited only to good, kind words!

And if it is still customary to do this, then let's look at some ideas for this. If you choose it for the boss, then it should be some kind of status item. Either it is a necessary item or accessory for work, or it is a luxury item.

• expensive elite alcohol (cognac, whiskey, rum...)

• cigar set
• good pen
• expensive beautiful diary
• office desk set

• leather wallet
• high-quality business card holder

All this is absolutely a win-win option in the selection of options. This is a kind of standard set that is usually given in such cases. Well, maybe I haven’t included some similar neutral things in this list yet.

If you have established friendly and informal relations with your superiors, then you can present in accordance with this mood. That is, any original and funny things will be well received. Or any hobby subject.

By the way, the boss can also congratulate his subordinates on the holiday.

• the prize has always been, is and will be well received
• corporate evening
• diploma

What to give to work colleagues

Let's first figure out who our work colleagues are. If you work at the same enterprise, or in the same office, then you are co-workers or colleagues. If you are business colleagues, for example, then you business partners. What should be given in both cases.

If you are business partners, then it is appropriate to consider things with the symbols or logo of your company. Gifts can be different.

• notebook
• pen
• diary
• calendar
• mug
• lighter
• greeting card

If you are co-workers, then the choices are of a different nature and directly depend on the amount of money you can spend. As a rule, they are collective in nature. All the women of the department, office, enterprise... “reset” and set the table and congratulate the men as they wish.

In these cases, often all colleagues become owners of the same things. Otherwise, if they are different and especially not of equal value, employees may be offended, and the mood may be ruined. What could it be:

• alcohol
• chocolate with numbers 23
• personalized chocolates with employee names
• beer mugs
• regular mugs with holiday symbols
• original flask

• T-shirts with printed patterns or inscriptions
• lighters with holiday symbols

It is clear that these are just some ideas. But based on them, you can come up with all the others.

What children and boys would like to get at school

What to give to children for the holiday? Of course, toys, computer or telephone gadgets, certificates for youth clothing and computer equipment stores, impressions, things related to hobbies and interests... Basically, almost everything that I have already written in the lines above.

This applies to big children. If the children are small, then all the ideas by age are described in great detail. Guided by it, you can easily choose something for boys and young men from birth to 16 - 17 years old. Follow the link and you can easily find it in different price categories.

What should not be given to men for the holiday?

Not everyone has thought about the topic of what not to give to men on February 23rd. Many people act intuitively and do not buy unnecessary items. But it’s better to know for sure.

1. You should especially avoid such banal things as socks, deodorant and shaving foam. Such things will immediately show that you treated the holiday formally. And they definitely will not please the person you are giving the gift to. Especially if you do this year after year.

2. You should not present too expensive things. Firstly, it obliges the person to subsequently make the same expensive response. But not everyone has the means to do this.

This can be done in a family by agreement, when the husband and wife decided together what to give each other. After all, after February 23, March 8 will come very soon.

3. You should not present underwear, socks, hygiene products and deodorants to your co-workers, or your boyfriend with whom you are just dating. This may be misunderstood and offend him.

Only husband and wife can give intimate things to each other.

4. You shouldn't give it to the guy you're dating. soft toys, candies, chocolate, alcohol and tobacco.

5. You should not give gifts with a hint. So, for example, if a man does not like to do construction or repair work, there is no need to buy him the appropriate tool. Allegedly, there will be a tool and it will do the repairs, like a little one.

6. There is no need to purchase tickets to a pop concert or a symphonic music concert if a man does not like and cannot stand this genre.

You should always remember that a gift is, first of all, a sign of attention. So sometimes it's enough kind words And good mood in order to have a holiday. Or you can buy a great present, but manage to quarrel with your man that day. And believe me, no matter how valuable the thing is in such a situation, a man in this situation will never use it!

Therefore, remember that first of all it should be your good mood, your goodwill and desire to do a real holiday for those you love! This is a chance to prove yourself and show the men who surround you that they are the real defenders with a strong shoulder and a strong rear. With whom, even into fire, even into water, there is no fear!

I wish everyone success in choosing a gift. I hope this article will help you with this. If you have your own original ideas presents for February 23, then share them in the comments. Let people know and choose only the most necessary and best of them for their men!

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The question of choosing a gift for loved ones or people you know well is, as a rule, not difficult. We know their hobbies, passions, and hobbies. What to do when you need to choose a gift for a guy you don’t know? The task is not easy. After all, an ill-conceived gift can confuse a person, and sometimes even make him angry. Therefore, you should not trust the last hour to purchase a surprise. Think through all possible options in advance.

There are many universal gizmos for this case. The main thing is to know that the gift to a guy I don't know can't be expensive. Inexpensive gift does not oblige the birthday person to anything. IN best case scenario make a reciprocal sign of attention.

Even if you haven't known each other for long, you can understand some character traits or behavior patterns. When thinking about a gift, you need to use this “minimum”. He's a merry fellow good feeling humorous or prim person, thoughtful or superficial, night owl or early bird, nerd or athlete.

A cheerful, cheerful guy will always be happy to receive a gift from the “souvenirs with jokes” series. There you can look for things for the home, camping situations, and puzzles. Give the “owl” a funny alarm clock, and the “lark” a small pillow with a hint that sometimes you don’t have to get up at 5 am. All surprises will be humorous and will bring joy not only to the birthday boy, but also to all his friends. Laughter unites!

For a guy who works in an office, a gift with the theme “office props” would be appropriate. This is a diary, organizer, phone book, business card holder, etc. You just have to go to the stationery department. My eyes widen.

A universal gift will always be a package of coffee and tea. In this case, give only elite varieties. Come up with original “masculine” packaging. If you can’t do it yourself, turn to design professionals. Even if you don’t guess his preference for a certain type of coffee or tea, don’t be upset. He will always have the opportunity to treat his friends, including you.

Today, various stores offer gift cards and certificates. The amounts vary, from 500 rubles and above. Why not take advantage of this opportunity? These can be gadgets for computer, audio and video equipment, telephony, car accessories, books, men's haberdashery and much more. Having received such a certificate as a gift, the birthday person will be happy to spend it on the thing he needs.

Important in congratulating a guy will be not only the choice of gift, but also the time when you present it. Remember, a spoon is dear to dinner!

You only recently met, and February 23rd is just around the corner. Of course, since you don’t yet know what he is interested in and what he likes, it will be difficult to guess with a gift, but there are universal things that almost all representatives of the stronger sex like. That is, if you don’t know what to give your guy on February 23, don’t try to impress him - symbolic gift will be enough.

Before you run to the store for a surprise, carefully find out how he generally feels about it men's day. Maybe he didn’t serve and is fundamentally against any congratulations. In this case, you can simply invite him to a cafe.

Traditional gifts

Since you are not close enough yet, you should not give him souvenirs with a hint. This is that rare case when a flash drive, a set of shaving cosmetics or a mug will come in handy. But you shouldn’t give something expensive, because such signs of attention oblige you to a lot and force you to take reciprocal steps, even if you don’t really like the girl. Don’t burden your beginning relationship with obligations so that the guy doesn’t disappear before March 8th.

Cool surprises

When choosing a gift for a guy you don’t know well, pay attention to fun gadgets or cool souvenirs, which can be played and tested his sense of humor. The same mug may not just have a festive inscription, but with a disappearing picture. The guy will also like such fun things as a neo-cube, a Rubik's cube, a piggy bank that thanks for the next contribution, and so on.

Board games

Giving him checkers, a deck playing cards, the game "Uno" or "Monopoly", you will thereby find a reason to have an interesting time with him. The same “Uno” is very interesting to play together, but “Mafia” will need fun company. This is already a reason to invite him to a party where you can get to know each other a little better.

What you shouldn't give a guy if you don't know him well

Avoid vulgar things that clearly hint at intimate pleasures: a lighter or ashtray with a boy peeing, a mug with a lady in a swimsuit that disappears when heated, and so on. Also, you should not give him “Drunk Roulette,” thereby encouraging alcohol abuse. Sex toys, jokes with black humor and completely unnecessary things that he will never be able to use, even if he wants to, are also prohibited.