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Valentine’s present for men…
Posted by Wat'sup!!! (520 days ago)
I need ideas for Valentines present
for a man that has everything and
is very picky on his personal shopping
thanks
;p
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by car_lover (520 days ago)
Watch. Btw, doesn't mean he has everything, he won't like what u give. A gift is from the heart even if he can afford it still he shld love it and appreciate the gesture.
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by Wat'sup!!! (520 days ago)
Thanks car lover,
I know, but I just don’t want to feel stupid giving him some that he don’t like.
Are you a man? Would you please give me some ideas please?
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by Tiger01 (520 days ago)
It doesn't have to be a material article -how about a show/restraunt evening, with a few things sprinkled in that you know he'd like eh?
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by car_lover (520 days ago)
You're Welcome Wat'sup
Shirts, Tie, Tie Clip, Cellphone, Ipod, PS3, Perfume or like what Tiger01 said, food. Anyways, am not picky and wld treasure anything my partner gives..doesn't matter if it's useful or not. Like i said, it's from the heart. Am a guy btw. Cheers!
Still think Watch wld be a good idea among all.
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by Druzzil (520 days ago)
as a guy I totaly agree with carlover
it is not the gift that matter it is the gesture
of being given something, I am sure he wil be happy whatever you buy him. but "fish" around and ask indirect what he like and enjoy doing.
if you are already a couple and been for some times I am sure you already knows most of his intrests.
for myself I would be more happy if you bake him a cake than you go buy him a cake, make a pillow or something like that.
I would of course not be unhappy if someone give em a DVD if she knowd I collect DVD movies, but if I already have 600 DVD movies I would be more happy if I get something I woould not buy for myself norlamy...cloths, men hate shop cloths
something diffrent so he can see you have done something special for him
same reason why I never buy a chocolat box as a present is be cause it is so easy and normal gift, even is there is nothing wrong give chochat and most women realy like it, but it is no crativite behind it, I rather take a risk and buy her something I dont know she like or not.
it dont have to be useful or expensive,just something funny and odd.
my last gift was a tomato shaped box to put coinsavings, it had humanface and showed the touge and pointed finger at you, I know she wont use it to save coins in it, even less to put in her bookself, but it was a good laugh when she opened it and she was happy about it.
use you imagenation and I am sure he will be happy..good luck
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by happydays (520 days ago)
Yup, watch is for sure a good option. However, it is quite costly. I want to get a present for my new boyfriend who is for sure not materialistic at all. The problem is I don’t have much extra money at the moment. I have bought him shirts, cologne and shoes already. I cant buy him funny items as his apartment is very tiny and guess something practical will be better? As such, any suggestions?
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by car_lover (520 days ago)
If ur up for it happydays, i just thought of something funny...go to 188 centre or any sex shops u can find near u...get him something from there...man, am sure u both will have a good laugh. Got a girl friend, she got a dildo as a christmas gift...we all had a good laugh. :)
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by Tiger01 (520 days ago)
How about a compass?
I sure wish someone would give me a decent compass!
Never brought mine when moved to HK and find it difficult in the car with all the curly roads, especially on Kowloon side - heading in the right direction would be comforting, even if not on the desired road!
Yeah, a compass would be nice.......
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by kopfan888 (520 days ago)
Whats your budget first ladies as that will give us an idea on what to get.
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by happydays (520 days ago)
A compass? That’s a very special idea I do have a compass for hiking.
I cant get him a compass because he doesn’t drive here.
I can get you one though if you really want that. it’s a very special idea and I would love to give you a favour you know where to get it, don’t you?
car lover, I guess I wont get anything from the sex shop…simply because I will for sure be too shy to buy that. lol.
Let me think, something funny?! I am too serious so always think of something practical. Let me try to shop for something interesting …
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by Claire (520 days ago)
Find out from his mum his favourite food/recipe from when he was a child. And then make it for him.
(I am based in Unspecified)
Posted by Wat'sup!!! (520 days ago)
Tiger01- he doesn't drive in HK
car lover- he has like 100 ties and he told me once please don't you ever give me a tie since that is a very personal thing.
I have already give him cuff links.
happydays- a watch is a bit out of my budgget
I will love to get him something especial that make him remember me and smile BUT WHAT?
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by kopfan888 (520 days ago)
does he wear jewellery at all? e.g a neck chain or such like? and how old is he?
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by happydays (520 days ago)
My budget is very tight this month…can only afford something around $200 to $300.
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by happydays (520 days ago)
He is 28 and I don’t see he wearing any accessories…he is quite a simple guy.
He just moved to HK and so I don’t know his mom yet and don’t really know what’s his favourite dish…
Well, suddenly just think of getting a backpack for him? Or a bag for his work? But $300 seems not enough for a work bag.
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by kopfan888 (520 days ago)
I'm off to mongkok etc tomorrow as I need to buy stock for my business, I'll keep an eye out for you as I'll be looking for things in that price bracket.
what about a new wallet? with say a nice picture of the both of you tucked inside the plastic window?
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by kopfan888 (520 days ago)
oh forgot to add, maybe an mp3 player?
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by Wat'sup!!! (520 days ago)
Kopfan888-- please keep your eyes open for me so I can have better idea.
he dosen't wear necklaces, he is 46 and I have met him about 6 months ago, however he is always talking about brand names etc.
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by kopfan888 (520 days ago)
wat'sup is he a local? just gives me another thing to go on. I think I know the exact thing to get him.
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by Tiger01 (520 days ago)
Doesn't matter if he drives or not, he needs at least a pocket compass.
All you need do is go out the wrong MTR exit in Causeway Bay or Mong Kok and your doomed!
"always talking about brand names" does not sound healthy for a balanced guy sorry to say - sounds a bit girly/materialistic/easily influenced - sorry but that is my informed and experienced opinion on guys who bang on about brand names
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by kuroTenshi (520 days ago)
Boys like toys so I would suggest something he can play with… something practical like a swiss army knife or silly like a remote control car or plane to chase you around his apartment/the local park…
Or just pamper him… get a bottle of fizz, strawberries to feed to him, some of the scented ‘happiness’ candles from God, a Lush bath bomb and present yourself to him in the bath… after all memories can last forever…
(I am based in Tokyo)
Posted by Wat'sup!!! (520 days ago)
Koefan 888 - he is british guy
Tiger01 - sometimes I thing he is materialistic but he is sweet and kind (sometimes)since he has been very supportive many times when I been down...
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by happydays (520 days ago)
Tiger 01, I guess he is not in need of a compass at the moment as his office is in walking distance and he is a home person. If we go hiking, I can be a good guide and he wont get lost :)
Kopfan, thanks for your kind offer. He is a very simple expat who doesn’t really care about materialistic stuff. He’s got an ipod together with his computer. He is currently using a bag given by the company as a free gift…it’s useful but not very presentable and so I would like to get him a new bag/ backpack for his work. However, I seldom shop for guys’ stuff so not sure if I can get a good one with the $300 budget.
I know he needs a new cell phone as his current one is half-broken…but just it’s not affordable for me at the moment.
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by kopfan888 (520 days ago)
I know exactly what to get him then happydays, you can get a nice bag from esprit for that budget or you could go to mongkok and get him an cough replica cough designer bag for that sort of money.
wat'sup, the above I guess would be the same advice for your partner.
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by Claire (520 days ago)
Well it will be the Year of the Pig soon. How about a share of a pig ($200) through Heifer HK. A share of a goat or sheep is cheaper. And a flock of chickens, ducks or geese is $200. Not only is it a perfect gift for a 'non-materialistic' person - it's certainly a gift to remember!
(I am based in Unspecified)
Posted by car_lover (520 days ago)
Girls, a nice pen with ur name engrave in it.
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by Shweta Khanna (520 days ago)
If u can increase ur budget to 400$, then go to ICE jewellery shops (by lukfook jewellers), they have stainless steel cufflinks, very decent n good. They also have steel rings n other accessories for men, at reasonable rates.
Goodluck.
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by pinolino (520 days ago)
Entire HK is "on final sale", go window shopping and you might all the sudden find sth. right! I am always happy about a nice T-shirt with a special motive on it. Or a beach shirt. This he will wear for a long time and remembers you. That is if he likes it..Sun glasses..what are his hobbies? He is homely..home or window decoration? He works in an office..some nice stationary? Sooo much choice...
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by sylvialili (519 days ago)
how about presenting yourself as a gift? that's exactly what i did for my bf at x'mas.
buy a nice and wide ribbon, tie it around your neck or waist, make sure you dress appropriately though...i put on my la perla negligee...
and oh, btw, do it at home please.
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by kopfan888 (519 days ago)
hehe nice one sylvialili
mulled over on the options on what the two ladies should get for the men in their life.
1. A smart work bag from esprit/mongkok
2. A new wallet from esprit/mongkok, put a lovely picture of the two of you inside.
3. An mp3 player, you can get these for your budget easily, load up some of his favourite songs etc onto it before wrapping it up.
4. New pair of headphones for his ipod, get something like shur or senheisser.
5. A few dvd's of maybe some of his favourite movies.
but of course I'll let you know of any more, wish somebody would buy me these things for valentines day, single on valentines day for the first time in 2 years, oh woe is me! haha
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by happydays (519 days ago)
Thanks everyone for your brilliant ideas. I start having more ideas. Thank you.
Shweta, did you mean Icg? Do you know where can I find the shops? I cant recall they have any shops in Kln side.
Pinolino, I cant tell what’s his hobbies or he will know that I am talking about him here :) he enjoys staying at home and it seems that he doesn’t really need any stationary for his work…
Maybe I can buy him a set of new bed sheet and quilt cover? will it be too practical?
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by kopfan888 (519 days ago)
happydays, no thats too practical something his mother or auntie would buy him.
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by jazzy67 (513 days ago)
-Is he into any sports or activities? Accessories for biking, tennis, the gym...
-CD's
- work bag/briefcase
- You make him a home cooked meal
- I like the bath idea, I did it once and it was a hit. Sexy lingere, hot bath with bubbles, red and white baloons around the washroom, red towels, candles, champagne and some appetizers.
- hotel night for the 2 of you.
- I also think the wallet with picture is a good idea
- framed pic of yourself,,,, or the 2 of you.
- picture for his wall
- cologne or after shave stuff
- 2 nice wine glasses and give with a bottle of wine.
(I am based in Hong Kong)
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