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Gift for men – tips and ideas

What is the best gift for a man? Gift for men – tips and ideas.  Here you will find fun and practical tips to find the right gift for a man for every occasion such as Father's Day, Valentine's Day, birthday, anniversary...

Gift for men buying tips

It is sometimes said that women are difficult when it comes to finding the right gift. But is that really true? In my experience, you quickly found a Christmas present for a woman. If you ask a man what he wants as a present, you will soon notice that men can be much more difficult than women. If you still want to give a man a nice gift (for birthday, Father's Day or Valentine's Day), read on and discover my tips and ideas for finding the right gift for a man.

Gift for a strange man (acquaintance, neighbor, colleague, boss)

This is the most difficult category of man. After all, you don't know the man in question too well and then it is more difficult to make the correct estimate of what the recipient will or will not appreciate. However, you don't have to arrive empty-handed with the tips and ideas below:

– Give a gift card † Nowadays you can buy a gift voucher for the most diverse things. The advantage of the gift voucher is that you need little creativity to come up with an original gift. The recipient can choose his own gift.

The VVV voucher is ideally suited for this, as it can be redeemed in many stores. If you know the man a little better, you can also consider giving a more personal gift card. For example, specifically for the gym or for a specific store. When giving a voucher, keep in mind that it is then clear and known what amount you have left for the man in question and not everyone appreciates this.

– Give a luxury pen  present. It is of course true that a pen with, thanks to technical developments, is less and less in use, yet a pen will never lose its value. A good, luxurious pen is perfect for gift giving. An example of a luxury pen is a Parker pen. Make sure that the pen comes in a luxury gift box and looks slightly different from the standard pen that every student has in his pencil case. This gift is useful, for example, to give to your boss as a present.

– Give a book present. If you want to give a book as a gift, you also have to know the recipient a little better, since a book is just a little more personal. The choice of books is so immense that there is something for everyone to find. From sports to cookbooks, from travel books to specific, profession-oriented books. Instead of giving a book as a gift, you can also give a book voucher or national magazine voucher as a gift.

Gift for a friend or acquaintance

It is easier to surprise a friend or acquaintance with a gift, because you know the recipient just a little better than the strange man (as described earlier). If you are still in doubt about which gift to buy for a friend or acquaintance, here are some tips and ideas:

– As for the strange man, the following also applies here:a gift voucher is always good, even if it is not personal. Instead of a general gift voucher, you can opt for a specific gift voucher. At Bol.com  you can order a gift voucher with which the man can choose a nice gift himself.

– A book can be fine for a friend or acquaintance. Then look for a specific book that matches the interests of the friend or acquaintance.

 A basket full of goodies. Buy a nice basket and fill it with all kinds of goodies (taking into account the taste of the recipient) and wrap it in transparent foil. Ribbon around it and you have a super nice gift, which many men will certainly appreciate. Maybe the man in question is fond of sweets/sweets or just savory things, with this gift you can go in many directions. The bigger the basket, the more it can hold… The size, however, says nothing about the value. This gift is very suitable and a great idea for various occasions.

– In the summer you can get something for the b bq  give a present. Whether it is a one-time bbq or a fixed bbq or just a bbq set, most men will appreciate this gift. Not sure which barbecue to choose? Read my tips for choosing the right barbecue.

– Is the friend or acquaintance in question an outspoken sports enthusiast † Then look for something in this area. Specific books, a magazine or with the European Championship or World Cup a nice shirt or other football stuff, as long as it is related to the sport that the recipient loves.

Special gift for a male family member

While it may seem so easy to buy a gift for a close male relative, it can be especially difficult in these cases. After all, you should now especially buy a handy gift that comes in handy or a gift to spoil the other person without pushing him to (upcoming) work. Be inspired by the tips and ideas below, especially for male relatives (brother, father, uncle, cousin).

– The first thing that comes to mind for most is buy tools † Most men are pretty good with tools. You can always give this gift. Make sure it's not duplicated, so check if the recipient doesn't happen to already have a certain tool.

– A book  can be fine for a family member. Then look for a specific book that matches the interests of the person you want to surprise with a book. Also keep in mind that it must match the occasion for which you are giving it.

– A l nice piece of clothing. Perhaps you can really surprise your brother, father, cousin or uncle with a nice shirt, tie or sweater. Please note that it:
1. The correct size is
2. The right color
3. That you know the taste of the person the gift is ultimately for
4. That the recipient likes it

Keep the receipt well, if necessary, you can always exchange.

– A Grooming Set † Not really original, but it always comes in handy.

– Bbq (set). Plenty of choice:complete bbq, bbq set, accessories for bbq, it's all possible and it is certainly nice to give and receive as a present.

– Other gift for men – tips and ideas :sports attributes, computer-related matters, something for (in) the car, telephone/accessories.

Gift tips for your partner (husband, boyfriend, fiance)

The most special man in your life deserves a very special gift. Below are some tips and ideas to give the most special man in your life a nice gift.

– Buy something to make your intimate life more exciting † Most men really appreciate such gifts.

– Surprise him with a weekend away. This may be a little harder to accomplish if you have kids, but it's worth the effort. The man in question will certainly find it a successful gift.

– A useful gift  you can buy, BUT, be careful that it is not a pointer. If you buy a lawnmower with the hint that he should finally take care of the grass in the garden, then that is a less suitable gift.

– Look for a nice watch † Most men can appreciate a nice watch. Keep in mind the taste of your partner.

– Other great gift ideas :buy that one book that your partner has wanted for a long time or just a book to relax, get inspired, etc. Give a subscription to a magazine as a gift, thank you that love goes through the stomach:an extensive dinner is certainly a nice gift .

Hopefully these are enough ideas and tips to surprise a man with the right gift!