Every woman sooner or later realizes that she is in the store and still has no idea what to give a man for his birthday. Whether it is a relative, friend, colleague or lover, having completely lost track of the shops she visited, a woman faces a dilemma: donate anything, or spend another half a day searching. At such moments, many people remember the presence of a phone and a search engine, and frantically search for lists and recommendations, hoping that someone has already made a saving list for this case.
Best universal gifts for men
The choice of a gift is a responsible matter. It is important to consider all factors:
- Relationship with a man;
- His age and social status;
- Hobbies, interests;
- Price category and own finances;
- Having the opportunity to use the gift of a man, in case it is a highly specialized thing;
- The appearance and representativeness of the gift.
Sometimes there is no opportunity to take into account all these factors. When buying a birthday gift for a colleague, a distant relative or someone you are not familiar with and just starting to develop relationships, you need to stop at something universal and useful at the same time.
The easiest birthday present money in a beautiful envelope. However, the donor does not always have the opportunity to present a large amount. It also happens that there is a risk to offend the recipient with such a gift, or his financial situation makes them simply unnecessary. Nevertheless, to this day, the money in the envelope remains the most universal gift.
If money seems too "unethical" to you, donate certificate to a men's clothing or shoe store, a barber shop, a bookstore, an electronics store, or even a tool and household goods store. Many stores offer discount card holders also a personalized birthday discount.
Often presented as a gift expensive alcohol. It is pleasant not only to drink a representative view of the bottle by the fireplace in the evening, but also to put it on the table in front of important guests, therefore alcohol is appreciated even by non-drinking men.
Circles, pillows and T-shirts with portraits of birthday people have long become the talk of the town and donating them is no longer accepted. Why not give more personalized and versatile gift: diary with personal embossed on the cover, personal wallet or portrait painting, ordered from the artist.
Gift classification for men
From the point of view of a woman, a gift to a man is not just a pleasant trifle, but also a sign of attention, respect and understanding. A man perceives any gift as a pleasant surprise, a game, the fulfillment of desire, and only then comes to the realization that a woman puts in this gift. Failure to understand this relationship often leads to the fact that women give a gift that is insignificant for a birthday man, but very "significant" in terms of the donor. To choose the right gift and make a man happy, you need to put yourself in his place and go to the gift from the point of view of the man.
Most gifts to men are divided into several categories:
- By price;
- According to the age;
- According to the relationship;
- By hobbies.
It is necessary to take into account the category to which he belongs and at least to imagine that the birthday man is better suited.
By price
When buying a present for a man for his birthday, it is necessary to take into account his position in society. Businessmen, managers and unfamiliar influential people don’t give you a thermocup, and a sportsman or hipster will not get pleasure from a branded golden fountain pen.
It is necessary to give a thing corresponding to the status of a man. And, if you choose a standing thing easily, then a relatively cheap gift must be chosen wisely. Otherwise, you can casually cause the man a mistaken feeling that he is not appreciated.
We offer options for inexpensive gifts for men, which they will appreciate:
- The book is a universal and inexpensive gift for any man reading;
- High-quality thermocup-spillage (especially relevant to an active lifestyle, even in the cold season);
- Diary;
- Board game;
- Inexpensive computer accessories like wireless mouse, gaming keyboard;
- Flash drive;
- Bluetooth column;
- movie ticket, theater, concert.
If the birthday boy is not just a colleague who needs to be congratulated, but a close friend, a relative, well, or her own husband, you will have to fork out for a while.
Among expensive gifts, men most of all appreciate those that are not only worth much, but also functional. The businessman will be happy with what you can show off in front of colleagues and emphasize their success. Any man will be happy electronics or a hobby. Frilly knick-knacks of men are often left unattended and embarrassed, accepting them as a gift.
The really useful gifts for men include:
- Electronics;
- Gift editions of books;
- Men's jewelry: watches, bracelets, chains;
- Tours, tickets to unusual places;
- Alcohol of long-term exposure;
- Elite coffee;
- Business accessories;
- Perfume famous brands;
- Pictures with a portrait of the birthday boy in expensive frames;
- Collectible items (car models, weapons), depending on hobbies.
According to the age
At different ages, men have different interests, opportunities, and priorities. If the gift is intended for the hero of the day, find out the attitude of the birthday man himself to the round date. If he himself does not really focus on her attention, it is not necessary to give an item tied to the number of decades. If a man is proud of the number of years he has completed, you definitely need to present a gift-oriented gift.
The older a man becomes - the higher his growing sense of self-worth and desire to see what he has achieved in life. For different frontiers, the attitude to the birthday can be different, but the gifts are pleasant at any age.
A man from 20 to 30 years make gifts easier. Such a man is open to everything new and useful, so with great likelihood he will accept such gifts as:
- Quadcopter;
- Graphics tablet;
- Giroskuter;
- Bicycle;
- Expensive and original board games;
- Ticket for a quest, a concert or attractions;
- Gold account in your favorite game;
- Computer parts;
- Certificate in the electronics store;
- Radio-controlled helicopter;
- Certificate for courses (photographer, extreme driving, skydiving, diving);
- Sleeping bag or tent;
- Cool gamepad, steering wheel for video games;
- High-quality branded headphones;
- Guitar.
Men, according to statistics, grow up more slowly than women, therefore 30 year old man can be happy, like a child, a collectible toy car, wireless headphones or a new gamepad, but absolutely not experience the emotions of the portrait in the frame. For 30 years, any man will be happy to present to the dear and personable as well as to the unusual and emotional. At the age of 30 you can donate a man for his birthday for example:
- Globe cabinet for drinks;
- Book-safe;
- Home library of books in the same expensive binding;
- Accessory for his hobbies;
- Quality perfume;
- Solid tools;
- Camera (the perfect gift for a young father and husband);
- A picture or portrait depicting a birthday in an expensive frame;
- Puppy favorite breed (responsible gift, suitable not for everyone);
- Musical instrument;
- E-book;
- Accessories and gym membership.
Men in 40 years It is better to give something that will emphasize their importance and dignity at the same time as they are young and energetic:
- Dear, personalized things;
- Representative business accessories;
- Gift books;
- Pictures, statues;
- Decorations for home and office;
- Air gun;
- Accessories for serious hobbies: hunting, fishing, sports, etc.
At 50 years old man it is already difficult to surprise with something, so it’s best to give him a birthday present that reflects his degree and business mind. If you know the character of a man, you can take a chance and give him something extremely unexpected and original, which he does not expect. For example, a balloon flight or a certificate to a billiard club. Also as a gift for a golden jubilee will suit:
- Elite office;
- Cufflinks or tie clip;
- Leather wallet or business card holder;
- Wall guns;
- Leather Organizer;
- Warehouse for watches.
In 60 years on their birthday they give everything the same as at 50, but the gift should be more inventive. At this age, a man takes the world seriously and demands the same seriousness towards himself. However, this does not mean that it cannot be surprised and pleased with something frivolous. Knowing the character of the hero of the day, be creative and give him, for example, a subscription to a massage parlor, a ticket to an aquapark or a scooter. Classic gifts for the 60th anniversary are:
- Family portrait;
- Statuette in the form of a genealogical tree;
- Collected Works of your favorite writer;
- Rocking chair;
- Table for billiards;
- Golf set;
- Stay on vacation.
At 70, 80, 90 years old man it is not the price of the gift that cares more, but its functionality and attention paid to the birthday person. Therefore, a gift should be based on the interests and hobbies of the man, his type of activity and lifestyle. An elderly man will be pleased with such gifts as:
- Large screen TV;
- Home Appliances;
- Tube and tools for smoking;
- Original box of Cuban cigars;
- Robot Vacuum Cleaner;
- A film with memorable moments of life;
- Herbal teas in a stylish box;
- Training apparatus;
- A trip to a sanatorium;
- A trip to memorable places;
- Rare gramophone with plates.
By relationship
Sometimes a big role is played not so much by the age and status of the man, as your relationship with him. What is permissible to give to a friend or husband, you do not always give a colleague or leader.
Buying a birthday present the bossIt is considered a move to give on my own if the team is more than one person It is better for the boss to present a collective expensive gift emphasizing the respect of the employees and leaving a memory of corporate values. For example:
- A puzzle in the form of a photo of the whole team;
- A box of gift stamps;
- Mini bar;
- Decorative figurine, table clock or expensive writing materials with engraving;
- Humidor (cigar box);
- Safe with a gift;
- Cartoon or picture with the image of the head in a business setting;
- Dishes for brewing coffee with engraving;
- Perpetual calendar;
- Table fountain;
- Chess;
- Matryoshka with photos of the birthday;
- Table golf;
- Geographic Globe or Globe Bar;
- Electronic safe piggy bank;
- Book-safe;
- Souvenir ship model.
Relative: Husband, brother, father, grandfather, son a birthday present is much easier to find. The time spent together with the family allows us to understand the preferences and priorities of loved ones. However, if the husband or father has everything for life and you do not know how to surprise him, use universal ideas for presents:
- Gift certificate in your favorite store;
- Favorite event ticket;
- Puzzle game;
- Subscription to the men's magazine;
- Collectibles;
- Gaming equipment, computer gadgets;
- Sport equipment;
- Musical instruments.
Husband, lover or fan gifts are most often given with a hint of a relationship or with the purpose of identifying their importance. A present for a birthday, and especially an anniversary for a husband, is a wonderful way to once again show your husband your knowledge of his hobbies and habits and his love. Best suited for this:
- Beautiful wearable decoration, personal talisman;
- Wine tasting at the winery;
- Horseback riding;
- Quadcopter with camera;
- 3D ink pen;
- Electronic hookah or vape for trying to quit smoking;
- Guitar or synthesizer;
- Plan to conquer the world (map with flags and tickets to one of the countries).
Gift ideas for a man of interest
In search of a gift for the hobbies of men, it is not necessary to take into account strictly the age of the birthday man. But it is important to know how long and densely a man has been engaged in his hobbies, what accessories he already has and what to donate is not worth it, and what is the opposite, he needs and will be happy to receive as a birthday present. A present for a keen man is intended to emphasize the importance of this hobby.
Traveler
Idea for a gift to a travel enthusiast: a map on which you can erase visited placesMen who do not sit still, it is best to give something functional and portable, as well as symbolic, to feed the spirit of wandering. For example:
- Stylish world map with foil washable coating;
- Organizers for things on the trip;
- The holder for documents and the daily log;
- Case cover;
- The suitcase itself;
- Good backpack;
- Travel Massager Pillow;
- Road games;
- USB flash drive, usb drive, powerbank;
- Camera;
- E-book;
- Dear mp3 player;
- Action camera;
- Notebook for travel records;
- Polaroid with cartridges;
- Map of beer caps;
- Cork Globe with markers of visited places;
- Camping Lantern;
- Backpack with a hood or umbrella;
- Thermokurtku with battery;
- Backpack with antivorovskoy system;
- Moneybox "On travel" with money.
Fisherman
The common opinion that a birthday fisherman should be given a fishing rod is, for the most part, wrong. A new spinning is a good gift if a man's favorite fishing rod broke just yesterday, but professional fishermen like to buy their own tools. In this case, it is better to donate accessories for fishing, for example:
- Fishing tackle box;
- Echo sounder;
- Hiking thermos;
- Portable wireless speaker;
- Flask and bottle of whiskey or brandy;
- Packaging convenient food accessories;
- Thermal underwear set;
- Knives for cutting fish;
- Cooler bag, thermal bar;
- Catalytic heating pad;
- Folding table or chair;
- Knife in a belt case.
If your husband is a fisherman, giving him a fishing-related item for his birthday, you will call him not only joy, but also gratitude for understanding and support of his hobby.
The driver
Car enthusiast should give a gift in terms of its necessity. The perfect birthday present for the driver is a gift to his car, that is, exactly what the car lacks:
- DVR;
- GPS navigator;
- Stocked first aid kit;
- Tool box car enthusiast;
- Automotive thermocup;
- Headset for talking behind the wheel;
- Car coffee maker or kettle;
- Massage pad on the seat;
- Anti-stress headrest;
- Compact breathalyzer;
- USB cigarette lighter with charger;
- Talisman on the rearview mirror.
Office employee
An office worker, colleague or acquaintance working in an office can donate a thing that is convenient and pleasant to use at work. For example:
- A cup with a funny inscription that colleagues will definitely appreciate;
- Lunchbox with instruments;
- Diary for planning;
- Mouse pad with original image;
- Statuette or creative decorative flower;
- Pencil holder or organizer for writing materials;
- Cup tambler;
- Stand for smartphone and tablet;
- Badge creative form;
- Original flash drive.
Representatives of creative professions
Creative people - artistic people, with a kind of subtle and emotional. To delight, showing attention to their beloved business and guessing with a gift is simple.
Blogger, writer or journalist You can donate a brand new voice recorder, a notebook with a pen for recordings, a mini-camera, writing materials.
Presenter, master of ceremonies, speaker, tele-announcer will be glad to present, necessary in his occupation. For example, a radio microphone or a headset, a bubble generator, a lottotron, a collection of wigs for images, a magician's box or a box of comic jokes, a USB flash drive tablet or a power bank is an indispensable gift for a man who should always be in touch.
Leading your wedding or other event It will be original to please him with a photo from the evening in a creative frame, or a photo with newly-made husband and wife. Of course, only as a supplement to the main presentation. A bottle of good alcohol and a basket of sweets is a great option to express gratitude. A series of photos with customer feedback or a video is not only a great emotional gift, but also a great contribution to the presenter’s portfolio.
DJ, musician, singer It is worth giving musical instruments and equipment if you know for sure that they need them. It is better to give a book related to the music that he plays, or a few flash drives to record it. A bag for headphones and discs, a DVD player or blank discs in personalized packages for distribution to your friends is a great gift for DJ. More savvy girls can use professional audio cords, a pocket synthesizer or original neurotransmitters.
Photographer A thermocup, flash drive or a piggy bank in the form of a photographic lens, a mini-lens for a smartphone, cufflinks in the form of a ring with menu modes, fingerless gloves with a rubberized surface, and especially a memory card with Wi-Fi function. A nozzle for the flash, a pack of color photo filters, a lens cleaning pen, or an overlay on the keyboard with the hotkey designation Photoshop will make you in the eyes of the photographer a true connoisseur of his work. Creative natures will be delighted with the gift in the form of a huge cork panel for the best photos on the wall.
The artist лучше подарить то, что он сам себе не купит, или то, о чём он даже не задумывается. Краски, карандаши и бумагу подарить лучше начинающим, профессионалам же лучше подарить складной этюдник с удобным органайзером. Также в качестве подарка может быть оригинальный тубус, чехол для картин, парочка блокнотов или органайзер для маркеров. Более щедрые варианты - графический планшет или световой стол для песочных картин.
Подведем итог
В заключение отметим, что подарок мужчине следует выбирать, основываясь на сочетаний всех факторов: его возраста и финансового положения, интересов и ваших взаимоотношений. Универсальных подарков на день рождения не существует, всегда найдётся тот, кому не понравится то, что нравится всем представителям сильного пола. Но капелька добрых пожеланий поможет подобрать ключ к сердцу каждого именинника.
