Write an article based on this "Get him something that caters to his interests. Pick something he'll find amusing or funny. Get him something functional. Get him something he can use with his friends. Get him a "manly" gift. Save cash by making something yourself. When in doubt, give a gift card. Don't be afraid to ask."
Since this person is presumably your best friend, you should probably have a good idea of his hobbies and interests. Giving your guy friend something that reflects these interests or, better yet, something that helps him perform his hobby, is almost always a safe bet. These sorts of gifts will usually be warmly received — you're giving something he likes and will actually use while also showing him that you put some thought into the gift. If you aren't sure what your guy friend likes to do, a quick trip to his house or apartment should clue you in — just look at what he has lying around and what's on his walls. For instance, if you see a stack of Nintendo magazines, there's a good chance he's a gamer, so a new game or some Nintendo memorabilia would be a good option. Along the same lines, if you see a Metallica poster on his wall, there's a good chance he's a fan of the band's music, so a concert DVD or some band merchandise may be in order. If you're worried about your ability to choose a gift your friend will like, err towards something that he'll find lighthearted or humorous — after all, it's hard to read too deeply into a gift when you're laughing your head off! You may want to play off of an inside joke the two of you share or just simply go for something that's funny in a more general sense. The latter is a little more impersonal, but also a little less likely to give the wrong impression, so use your judgement. Below are just a few ideas to get you started:  Comedy movies and standup recordings. Novelty gifts — T-shirts with funny slogans, strange knick-knacks, crass board games, and so on. Prank gifts — things you know he hates (like a jersey for his favorite sports team's rival), things that are amusingly out of style (like ugly 70s sunglasses), bizarre non sequiturs (like a sack of potatoes), and so on. Something clever that plays off of his name — e.g., if he's named Brian, you might consider a Life of Brian movie poster. One sure-fire way to please your guy friend while steering well clear of awkward misunderstandings is to give him something that's purely functional — that is, something that's useful to him, but not necessarily very "warm" or intimate. For instance, if this guy friend spends lots of time lifting weights at the gym, you might consider getting him a pair of fingerless weightlifting gloves, some gym shorts, or even a few weights for his home. These sorts of gifts show that you pay attention to what your friend likes to do but are usually very low-risk because they aren't likely to offend him or come across as overly affectionate.  The potential problem with these sorts of gifts, of course, is that they can sometimes come across as cold. Giving a plain, functional gift to someone you've known your whole life may lead to hurt feelings if your guy friend is sensitive about this sort of thing, so be aware of this possibility. You'll also want to keep in mind that certain functional gifts can send unintentionally rude messages. For instance, while a subscription to a health food magazine may be useful, it may send the unfortunate message that you think your recipient needs to lose weight. Another great way to show your appreciation for your friend without sending the wrong signals is to make your gift all about your guy friend and his circle of friends (which includes you, obviously, though you don't necessarily need to pick a gift that you would enjoy personally.) For example, if your guy friend is in a band with a few of his other buddies, a great gift would be to give him a custom-designed T shirt with his band's name on it. You might alternatively want to get him a rhythm-based music game like Guitar Hero — this way, you all can play it together.  If your guy friend has an S.O., the same principle applies, so you might want to consider getting something for the two of them. For instance, two tickets to a show put on by the couple's favorite local band is a fantastic way to give your guy friend an entertaining night out with his favorite sweetheart (with or without your presence — it's your decision.) This is also a great way to ease tensions if you've recently had a disagreement with some of his other friends. If you get him something that you, him, and the other friends can use together, you're basically offering an olive branch and saying, "I want us all to get along." Getting your guy friend something that appeals to his sense of masculinity or his image as a gentleman is usually a fairly safe choice. Things like pocket knives, watches, driving accessories, and so on make memorable gifts and are suitable for most young and old men alike. Below are just a few more ideas:  Ties Tools Belt buckles Shaving accessories Wallets — many guys go long periods of time without buying themselves a new wallet, so this gift will probably be especially appreciated. Your gift doesn't necessarily have to be very expensive for it to make a big impression. Making your own gift from scratch is a great way to show you truly care about your friend, and while these sorts of gifts are often much less costly than a similar gift purchased from the store, the time and care you put into the gift will usually be extra-meaningful. Below are just a few fun DIY gift ideas to get you started, but don't be afraid to get creative and make your own!  A piece of art created by you (like a painting, drawing, or sculpture) A handmade craft item (like a piece of furniture, skateboard, laptop stand, etc.) A handwoven piece of clothing (like a knit hat or mittens) Some homemade food (like cookies or brownies — non-perishables are best) A song written and performed by you (if you're truly bold!) If you're really worried about giving your guy friend the wrong gift, let him choose it for himself! Gift cards and gift certificates are good choices for acknowledging that you care for your guy friend without the risks of more personalized gifts. Many people even prefer gift cards to normal gifts. In face, statistically speaking, the more general-purpose the gift card, the better someone is likely to appreciate it. Best of all, these gifts are very convenient to buy — you can usually pick them up at chain grocery stores on the way to your friend's birthday party. Guys are often reluctant to tell people what they want as a gift, especially for birthdays, Christmas, and so on. Some guys feel shy about asking other people for things, while others simply don't care much about what they get. This can be frustrating when you're shopping for presents, so don't hesitate to press your friend for details (respectfully, of course.) Usually, even guys who keep quiet about what's on their wishlist still secretly have something they'd like, so start digging!
Skriv en artikel baserad på detta "Ge honom något som tillgodoser hans intressen. Välj något han tycker är roligt eller roligt. Ge honom något funktionellt. Ge honom något han kan använda med sina vänner. Ge honom en "manlig" gåva. Spara pengar genom att göra något själv. Om du är osäker, ge ett presentkort. Var inte rädd för att fråga."
Write an article based on this "Give him something that caters to his interests. Pick something he thinks is funny or funny. Give him something functional. Give him something he can use with his friends. Give him a "male" gift. Save money by doing something yourself. If you are unsure, give a gift card. Don't be afraid to ask."
Eftersom den här personen förmodligen är din bästa vän, bör du förmodligen ha en god uppfattning om hans hobbyer och intressen. Att ge din kompis något som speglar dessa intressen eller, ännu bättre, något som hjälper honom att utföra sin hobby, är nästan alltid en säker satsning. Dessa typer av gåvor kommer vanligtvis att tas emot varmt – du ger något han gillar och kommer faktiskt att använda samtidigt som du visar honom att du lägger lite tanke i gåvan. Om du inte är säker på vad din kompis gillar att göra, en snabb resa till hans hus eller lägenhet bör leda dig in — bara titta på vad han har liggande runt och vad som finns på hans väggar. Till exempel, om du ser en hög Nintendo tidningar, det finns en god chans att han är en spelare, så ett nytt spel eller några Nintendo memorabilia skulle vara ett bra alternativ. Längs samma linjer, om man ser en Metallica-affisch på hans vägg, finns det en god chans att han är ett fan av bandets musik, så en konsert-DVD eller något band-varor kan vara i ordning. Om du är orolig för din förmåga att välja en gåva som din vän kommer att gilla, fela mot något som han kommer att finna lättsamt eller humoristiskt — trots allt, det är svårt att läsa för djupt in i en gåva när du skrattar huvudet av dig! Du kanske vill spela av en insidan skämt ni två delar eller bara bara gå för något som är roligt i en mer allmän mening. Det senare är lite mer opersonligt, men också lite mindre sannolikt att ge fel intryck, så använd ditt omdöme. Nedan följer bara några idéer för att komma igång: Comedyfilmer och standupinspelningar. Nymodiga gåvor — T-shirts med roliga slagord, konstiga knyck-knyckar, krass brädspel och så vidare. Prank gåvor — saker du vet att han hatar (som en tröja för hans favorit sportlag rival), saker som är roande ostil (som fula 70-tals solglasögon), bisarra non sequiturs (som en säck potatis), och så vidare. Något listigt som spelar bort hans namn — t.ex., om han heter Brian, kan man tänka sig en Life of Brian filmaffisch. Ett säkert sätt att behaga din vän medan du styr väl bort besvärliga missförstånd är att ge honom något som är rent funktionellt – det vill säga något som är användbart för honom, men inte nödvändigtvis mycket "varmt" eller intimt. Till exempel, om den här killen vän spenderar massor av tid att lyfta vikter på gymmet, kan du överväga att ge honom ett par fingerlösa tyngdlyftande handskar, några gym shorts, eller ens några vikter för sitt hem. Denna typ av gåvor visar att du är uppmärksam på vad din vän gillar att göra men är oftast mycket låg risk eftersom de inte är benägna att förolämpa honom eller komma över som alltför tillgiven. Det potentiella problemet med sådana här gåvor är naturligtvis att de ibland kan ses som kalla. Att ge en enkel, funktionell gåva till någon du känt hela ditt liv kan leda till sårade känslor om din kille vän är känslig för denna typ av saker, så var medveten om denna möjlighet. Du vill också komma ihåg att vissa funktionella gåvor kan skicka oavsiktligt ohövliga meddelanden. Även om en prenumeration på en hälsokosttidning kan vara till nytta, kan den till exempel sända det olyckliga budskapet att du tror att din mottagare behöver gå ner i vikt. Ett annat bra sätt att visa din uppskattning för din vän utan att skicka fel signaler är att göra din gåva allt om din kille vän och hans cirkel av vänner (vilket inkluderar dig, naturligtvis, även om du inte nödvändigtvis behöver välja en gåva som du skulle njuta personligen.) Till exempel, om din kille vän är med i ett band med några av hans andra kompisar, skulle en stor gåva vara att ge honom en specialdesignad T-tröja med hans bands namn på. Du kanske alternativt vill ge honom en rytm-baserad musik spel som Guitar Hero — på detta sätt, ni kan alla spela det tillsammans. Om din kille har en S.O., samma princip gäller, så du kanske bör överväga att skaffa något för dem två. Till exempel, två biljetter till en show som sätts på av parets favorit lokala band är ett fantastiskt sätt att ge din kille vän en underhållande kväll med sin favorit älskling (med eller utan din närvaro - det är ditt beslut.) Detta är också ett bra sätt att lindra spänningar om du nyligen har haft en oenighet med några av hans andra vänner. Om du ger honom något som du, han och de andra vännerna kan använda tillsammans, erbjuder du i princip en olivkvist och säger, "Jag vill att vi alla ska komma överens." Att få din kille vän något som tilltalar hans känsla av manlighet eller hans image som en gentleman är oftast ett ganska säkert val. Saker som fickknivar, klockor, körtillbehör och så vidare gör minnesvärda gåvor och passar de flesta unga och gamla män lika. Nedan är bara några fler idéer: Slipsar Verktyg Bältspännen Raktillbehör Plånböcker — många killar går långa perioder utan att köpa sig en ny plånbok, så denna gåva kommer förmodligen att bli särskilt uppskattad. Din gåva behöver inte nödvändigtvis vara väldigt dyr för att göra ett stort intryck. Att göra sin egen gåva från grunden är ett bra sätt att visa dig att verkligen bry dig om din vän, och även om dessa typer av gåvor ofta är mycket mindre kostsamma än en liknande gåva som köps från butiken, kommer tiden och omsorgen du lägger i gåvan oftast att vara extra betydande. Nedan är bara några roliga DIY present idéer för att få dig att börja, men var inte rädd för att bli kreativ och göra din egen! Ett konstverk skapat av dig (som en målning, teckning, eller skulptur) Ett handgjort hantverk objekt (som en möbel, skateboard, laptop monter, etc.) Ett handvävt klädesplagg (som en stickad hatt eller vantar) En del hemlagad mat (som kakor eller brownies — icke-perishables är bäst) En sång skriven och framförd av dig (om du verkligen är djärv!) Om du verkligen är orolig för att ge din kompis fel gåva, låt honom välja själv! Presentkort och presentkort är bra val för att erkänna att du bryr dig om din kille vän utan riskerna med mer personliga gåvor. Många föredrar till och med presentkort framför vanliga presenter. I ansiktet, statistiskt sett, ju mer allmänt syfte presentkortet, desto bättre någon är sannolikt att uppskatta det. Bäst av allt, dessa gåvor är mycket bekvämt att köpa — du kan oftast plocka upp dem i kedjan livsmedelsbutiker på vägen till din väns födelsedagskalas. Killar är ofta ovilliga att berätta vad de vill ha som gåva, speciellt till födelsedagar, jul och så vidare. Vissa killar känner sig blyga över att be andra människor om saker, medan andra helt enkelt inte bryr sig så mycket om vad de får. Detta kan vara frustrerande när du handlar efter presenter, så tveka inte att pressa din vän för detaljer (respektfullt, naturligtvis.) Vanligtvis, även killar som håller tyst om vad som finns på deras önskelista fortfarande i hemlighet har något de skulle vilja, så börja gräva!
Since this person is probably your best friend, you should probably have a good idea of his hobbies and interests. Giving your friend something that reflects these interests or, even better, something that helps him perform his hobby, is almost always a safe bet. These kinds of gifts will usually be received warmly – you give something he likes and will actually use while showing him that you put some thought into the gift. If you’re not sure what your friend likes to do, a quick trip to his house or apartment should lead you in — just look at what he’s been lying around and what’s on his walls. For example, if you see a high Nintendo newspapers, there is a good chance that he is a player, so a new game or some Nintendo memorabilia would be a good option. Along the same lines, if you see a Metallica poster on his wall, there's a good chance he's a fan of the band's music, so a concert DVD or some band-goods may be in order. If you're worried about your ability to choose a gift that your friend will like, err against something that he will find easy or humorous — after all, it's hard to read too deep into a gift when you laugh your head off! You might want to play off an inside joke you two share or just go for something that's funny in a more general sense. The latter is a little more impersonal, but also a little less likely to give the wrong impression, so use your judgment. Below are just a few ideas to get started: Comedy films and standup recordings. Newly gifted — T-shirts with funny slogans, strange knuckles, crass board games and so on. Prank gifts — things you know he hates (like a sweater for his favorite sports team rival), things that are amusing unstyle (like ugly 70s sunglasses), bizarre non sequiturs (like a sack of potatoes), and so on. Something clever that plays away his name — e.g., if his name is Brian, one can imagine a Life of Brian film poster. One sure way to please your friend while you steer well away troublesome misunderstandings is to give him something that is purely functional—that is, something that is useful to him, but not necessarily very "warm" or intimate. For example, if this guy friend spends lots of time lifting weights at the gym, you might consider giving him a pair of fingerless weight lifting gloves, some gym shorts, or even some weights for his home. This kind of gift shows that you pay attention to what your friend likes to do but is usually very low risk because they are not prone to insult him or come over as too affectionate. Of course, the potential problem with such gifts is that they can sometimes be viewed as cold. Giving a simple, functional gift to someone you've known all your life can lead to hurt feelings if your boyfriend friend is sensitive to this kind of thing, so be aware of this possibility. You also want to remember that certain functional gifts may send unintentionally rude messages. For example, although a subscription to a health food magazine may be helpful, it may send the unfortunate message that you believe your recipient needs to lose weight. Another great way to show your appreciation to your friend without sending the wrong signals is to make your gift all about your boyfriend friend and his circle of friends (which includes you, of course, even if you do not necessarily have to choose a gift that you would enjoy personally.) For example, if your guy friend is in a band with some of his other friends, a big gift would be to give him a specially designed T-shirt with his band's name on it. You might alternatively want to give him a rhythm-based music game like Guitar Hero — in this way, you can all play it together. If your guy has a S.O., the same principle applies, so maybe you should consider getting something for the two of them. For example, two tickets to a show put on by the couple's favorite local band is a fantastic way to give your guy friend an entertaining night with his favorite sweetheart (with or without your presence - that's your decision.) This is also a good way to relieve tensions if you have recently had a disagreement with some of his other friends. If you give him something that you, him and the other friends can use together, you basically offer an olive branch and say, "I want us all to get along." Getting your guy friend something that appeals to his sense of masculinity or his image as a gentleman is usually a pretty safe choice. Things like pocket knives, watches, choir accessories and so on make memorable gifts and fit most young and old men alike. Below are just a few more ideas: Ties Tools Belt buckles Straight accessories Wallets — many guys go long periods without buying themselves a new wallet, so this gift will probably be particularly appreciated. Your gift doesn't necessarily have to be very expensive to make a big impression. Making your own gift from scratch is a great way to show you to really care about your friend, and although these kinds of gifts are often much less costly than a similar gift purchased from the store, the time and care you put in the gift will usually be extra significant. Below are just some fun DIY gift ideas to get you started, but don't be afraid to get creative and make your own! A work of art created by you (like a painting, drawing, or sculpture) A handmade craft object (like a furniture, skateboard, laptop stand, etc.) A hand-woven garment (like a knitted hat or mittens) Some homemade food (such as cakes or brownies — non-perishables is best) A song written and performed by you (if you are really bold!) If you are really worried about giving your friend the wrong gift, let him choose! Gift cards and gift cards are good choices to admit that you care about your boyfriend friend without the risks of more personal gifts. Many even prefer gift cards to ordinary gifts. In the face, statistically speaking, the more general purpose the gift card, the better someone is likely to appreciate it. Best of all, these gifts are very convenient to buy — you can usually pick them up in the grocery stores chain on the way to your friend's birthday party. Guys are often reluctant to tell us what they want as a gift, especially for birthdays, Christmas and so on. Some guys feel shy about asking other people for things, while others just don't care so much about what they get. This can be frustrating when shopping for presents, so do not hesitate to press your friend for details (respectfully, of course.) Usually, even guys who keep quiet about what's on their wish list still secretly have something they'd like, so start digging!