15 Worst Gifts for Women
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List came from here: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/15-worst-gifts-women-105512678.html
I agree with the list. I kinda have done #10 in the past in form of a gift card. She wasn't mad though. >.>
Also, I got one of my friends #11 this year as a X-Mas gift. Specifically this:
So, according to this list, she's going to hate it.
The List
1. Any appliance she didn’t ask for
Unless she specifically asked for a waffle maker or blender, don’t buy her one. Even women who enjoy cooking don’t want to feel it’s expected.
2. Clothes
Clothes are a no-no for several reasons. There’s the size issue – if you get her something too big, she’ll probably be offended; if you get her something too small, she might feel bad about herself. There’s also the style issue.
If a wardrobe makeover is what she wants, make a nice card promising to take her on a shopping spree with your cash.
3. A framed picture of yourself
This “gift” is strangely common, based on personal experience and its presence on almost every “worst gifts” list out there. Nothing says you’re self-absorbed like a framed photo of yourself posing like a model. And the picture of yourself when you were 6 years old? That’s not cute either. Better idea? A picture of the two of you doing something memorable.
4. Anything that can’t be easily exchanged
If your significant other absolutely hates the expensive gift you bought her, be sure you can exchange it, for her sake and yours.
5. Diet or fitness products
Unless you’re looking for trouble, don’t buy her anything related to losing weight. The implication is that you’re not satisfied with her the way she is – definitely not your intended message.
6. Gifts for yourself
Buying her the new flat-screen TV you want and calling it a gift because she’ll use it too doesn’t work. Give her something she can appreciate and enjoy.
7. Tickets to sporting events
Your significant other might love baseball or football. But unless she’s a die-hard fan, skip the tickets to sports events. A better option: tickets to the ballet or a Broadway musical. Bonus points if you go with her; choose something you might not normally attend and she’ll appreciate it even more.
8. Tacky novelties
She’s not going to be as amused by that singing coffee cup as you were when you spotted it at the store. Unless there’s an inside joke behind the novelty gift and it’s in addition to a larger gift, this is a bad idea.
9. Perfume
If she asked for Elizabeth Arden’s newest fragrance, by all means, buy it. Otherwise, stay away from the perfume counter. She might hate the fragrance you choose, or worse – she might be allergic to it.
10. Cash
Remember the “Seinfeld” episode in which Jerry gave Elaine cash for Christmas? Elaine got mad, as will the lady in your life if you give her this thoughtless gift.
11. Cosmetics (including wrinkle cream)
It’s almost unbelievable that men buy women wrinkle cream as a gift. I once heard about a girl who received wrinkle cream from her boyfriend when she was 22! It’s also weird to buy a woman makeup. Just stay away from the cosmetics department.
12. Alcohol
A bottle of wine is nice for a housewarming party, but it’s not quite as classy when you give it to a woman as a holiday, birthday, or anniversary gift.
13. Flowers
Flowers are appropriate at certain times, but the holidays call for something more thoughtful and longer-lasting.
14. Last year’s gift
She loved the one-hour massage you bought her last year, but she’s expecting something different this year. Even if you have a hard time remembering the details of last year’s gift, chances are she hasn’t forgotten.
15. Candy
Many women love chocolate, but it’s just not a sufficient gift at the holidays. Use it as a stocking stuffer, and put some more thought into a larger gift she’ll appreciate.
I agree with the list. I kinda have done #10 in the past in form of a gift card. She wasn't mad though. >.>
Also, I got one of my friends #11 this year as a X-Mas gift. Specifically this:
So, according to this list, she's going to hate it.
The List
1. Any appliance she didn’t ask for
Unless she specifically asked for a waffle maker or blender, don’t buy her one. Even women who enjoy cooking don’t want to feel it’s expected.
2. Clothes
Clothes are a no-no for several reasons. There’s the size issue – if you get her something too big, she’ll probably be offended; if you get her something too small, she might feel bad about herself. There’s also the style issue.
If a wardrobe makeover is what she wants, make a nice card promising to take her on a shopping spree with your cash.
3. A framed picture of yourself
This “gift” is strangely common, based on personal experience and its presence on almost every “worst gifts” list out there. Nothing says you’re self-absorbed like a framed photo of yourself posing like a model. And the picture of yourself when you were 6 years old? That’s not cute either. Better idea? A picture of the two of you doing something memorable.
4. Anything that can’t be easily exchanged
If your significant other absolutely hates the expensive gift you bought her, be sure you can exchange it, for her sake and yours.
5. Diet or fitness products
Unless you’re looking for trouble, don’t buy her anything related to losing weight. The implication is that you’re not satisfied with her the way she is – definitely not your intended message.
6. Gifts for yourself
Buying her the new flat-screen TV you want and calling it a gift because she’ll use it too doesn’t work. Give her something she can appreciate and enjoy.
7. Tickets to sporting events
Your significant other might love baseball or football. But unless she’s a die-hard fan, skip the tickets to sports events. A better option: tickets to the ballet or a Broadway musical. Bonus points if you go with her; choose something you might not normally attend and she’ll appreciate it even more.
8. Tacky novelties
She’s not going to be as amused by that singing coffee cup as you were when you spotted it at the store. Unless there’s an inside joke behind the novelty gift and it’s in addition to a larger gift, this is a bad idea.
9. Perfume
If she asked for Elizabeth Arden’s newest fragrance, by all means, buy it. Otherwise, stay away from the perfume counter. She might hate the fragrance you choose, or worse – she might be allergic to it.
10. Cash
Remember the “Seinfeld” episode in which Jerry gave Elaine cash for Christmas? Elaine got mad, as will the lady in your life if you give her this thoughtless gift.
11. Cosmetics (including wrinkle cream)
It’s almost unbelievable that men buy women wrinkle cream as a gift. I once heard about a girl who received wrinkle cream from her boyfriend when she was 22! It’s also weird to buy a woman makeup. Just stay away from the cosmetics department.
12. Alcohol
A bottle of wine is nice for a housewarming party, but it’s not quite as classy when you give it to a woman as a holiday, birthday, or anniversary gift.
13. Flowers
Flowers are appropriate at certain times, but the holidays call for something more thoughtful and longer-lasting.
14. Last year’s gift
She loved the one-hour massage you bought her last year, but she’s expecting something different this year. Even if you have a hard time remembering the details of last year’s gift, chances are she hasn’t forgotten.
15. Candy
Many women love chocolate, but it’s just not a sufficient gift at the holidays. Use it as a stocking stuffer, and put some more thought into a larger gift she’ll appreciate.
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I got a gravy boat once.
And a hair dryer!
2 separate guys. Romantic guys, obviously ....lol0 -
And a hair dryer!
2 separate guys. Romantic guys, obviously ....lol
That one must have seen the Boots Christmas ad, Anna! :laugh:0 -
Based on that list, it looks like electronics, travel (without you since that may be considered a gift for you) and vibrators are the only things left.0
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Hahahah!
I feel bad for the poor guys... Eventually they're just going to stop buying us gifts.0 -
I agree with perfume and flowers... because I never want those... other than that I'm good.0
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It's times like this I"m glad I'm unattached. .0
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My gf mentioned that she needed yoga clothes, so I almost got her some. But that goes against two of the items on that list so I'm glad I didn't. I got her a laptop instead because she's always complaining about hers. Oh, and a trip to Colorado.0
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I need to add something to this list:
Anything Precious Moments. Unless she mentioned she collects them...0 -
lol.....I'm of the opinion that if he puts any amount of thought into it, it's a nice gift. There's too much pressure put on a man to buy the "perfect" gift. I say screw it. And that list is BS... A bottle of wine can be nice, especially if it's sentimental (maybe the first bottle you shared?).... perfume is always good as long as it's not from the kid's department (I like to have a variety) and cute makeup items definitely aren't even off limits (example - Cesar's pic or items from Sephora).
So, yeah...I hate lists like this. But, then again, you all know I hate rules.
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My gf mentioned that she needed yoga clothes, so I almost got her some. But that goes against two of the items on that list so I'm glad I didn't. I got her a laptop instead because she's always complaining about hers. Oh, and a trip to Colorado.
Roadie, can I be your next g/f please?? :bigsmile:0 -
I need to add something to this list:
Anything Precious Moments. Unless she mentioned she collects them...
What are precious moments?? Ornaments or something?? lol0 -
7. Tickets to sporting events
Your significant other might love baseball or football. But unless she’s a die-hard fan, skip the tickets to sports events. A better option: tickets to the ballet or a Broadway musical. Bonus points if you go with her; choose something you might not normally attend and she’ll appreciate it even more.
Um .. if my guy gave me Steeler tickets I would do unspeakably amazing things to him.0 -
My ex-boyfriend gave me self-help books for Christmas.
We broke up 3 weeks later. LOL0 -
7. Tickets to sporting events
Your significant other might love baseball or football. But unless she’s a die-hard fan, skip the tickets to sports events. A better option: tickets to the ballet or a Broadway musical. Bonus points if you go with her; choose something you might not normally attend and she’ll appreciate it even more.
Um .. if my guy gave me Steeler tickets I would do unspeakably amazing things to him.
Um, yeah. Especially if they sprung for a hotel room the night of!0 -
My ex-boyfriend gave me self-help books for Christmas.
We broke up 3 weeks later. LOL
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Did they help you dump him?? :bigsmile:0 -
My gf mentioned that she needed yoga clothes, so I almost got her some. But that goes against two of the items on that list so I'm glad I didn't. I got her a laptop instead because she's always complaining about hers. Oh, and a trip to Colorado.
Roadie, can I be your next g/f please?? :bigsmile:
I'll be sister wives with you Anna!
Seriously, Roadie, you sound like an awesome BF. Not even the amount of stuff, but just noting what she needs and buying it for her (aka you actually LISTEN unlike a lot of men!)!0 -
7. Tickets to sporting events
Your significant other might love baseball or football. But unless she’s a die-hard fan, skip the tickets to sports events. A better option: tickets to the ballet or a Broadway musical. Bonus points if you go with her; choose something you might not normally attend and she’ll appreciate it even more.
Um .. if my guy gave me Steeler tickets I would do unspeakably amazing things to him.
Um, yeah. Especially if they sprung for a hotel room the night of!
I missed the sporting events one..... Whoever wrote this list sucks.0 -
I would do amazing and naughty things with my man if he got me Cowboys tickets. It doesn't even have to be in Texas. I prefer a dome or a warm climate though. No games in Chicago or Green Bay in the winter thank you very much! 0
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just noting what she needs and buying it for her (aka you actually LISTEN unlike a lot of men!)!
This exactly! It's not complicated, just involves listening and being a bit observant about what the individual person wants or needs, and then maybe letting a little imagination into the mix. Lists like this generalise too much.0 -
Bah... Stop complaining you two! :laugh:
This exactly! It's not complicated, just involves listening and being a bit observant about what the individual person wants or needs, and then maybe letting a little imagination into the mix. Lists like this generalise too much.just noting what she needs and buying it for her (aka you actually LISTEN unlike a lot of men!)!
Most women I know are able to buy the stuff they want themselves anyway, so in this case I either buy something they want in stead of them (or even contribute to buying it) or more often just go for the random "time-to-discover-something-new!" gift which is more fun.0 -
And a LOT more risky :laugh: Didn't mean to complain, just to point out that gift-giving isn't hard if you're a wee bit observant or bother to listen, and lists like this one make it seem so!
Bah... Stop complaining you two! :laugh:
This exactly! It's not complicated, just involves listening and being a bit observant about what the individual person wants or needs, and then maybe letting a little imagination into the mix. Lists like this generalise too much.just noting what she needs and buying it for her (aka you actually LISTEN unlike a lot of men!)!
Most women I know are able to buy the stuff they want themselves anyway, so in this case I either buy something they want in stead of them (or even contribute to buying it) or more often just go for the random "time-to-discover-something-new!" gift which is more fun.
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Women who don't want to try new things (and take risks) are boring anyway...
And a LOT more risky :laugh: Didn't mean to complain, just to point out that gift-giving isn't hard if you're a wee bit observant or bother to listen, and lists like this one make it seem so!
Bah... Stop complaining you two! :laugh:
This exactly! It's not complicated, just involves listening and being a bit observant about what the individual person wants or needs, and then maybe letting a little imagination into the mix. Lists like this generalise too much.just noting what she needs and buying it for her (aka you actually LISTEN unlike a lot of men!)!
Most women I know are able to buy the stuff they want themselves anyway, so in this case I either buy something they want in stead of them (or even contribute to buying it) or more often just go for the random "time-to-discover-something-new!" gift which is more fun.
Actually, some dude on MFP posted a while back about the best gifts for women... And I agreed with what he posted 100%.
It was about how gifts should be "thoughtful" more than anything else. I actually think simply listening and observing would be OK for a gift but not awesome.
Finding a way to make the gift resonate with the woman in a particular way, that is what women find awesome.0 -
Agree with you flim. I don't need him to come up with the perfect thing I said I needed or wanted once... I would rather have something interesting that he thought I would like to try, do or share together.0
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I am the easiest person in the world to shop for. I just like getting anything for Christmas lol..... Books are my favorite gift especially if you look at my book shelf and get me one of my favorite Authors or a gift card to a book store. Just no cooking appliances however all video games are appreciated.0
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Haha, well it's not that tough when I hear about it every other day and then I'm the one who has to try to fix it. It's really sort of a gift to myself as well.My gf mentioned that she needed yoga clothes, so I almost got her some. But that goes against two of the items on that list so I'm glad I didn't. I got her a laptop instead because she's always complaining about hers. Oh, and a trip to Colorado.
Roadie, can I be your next g/f please?? :bigsmile:
I'll be sister wives with you Anna!
Seriously, Roadie, you sound like an awesome BF. Not even the amount of stuff, but just noting what she needs and buying it for her (aka you actually LISTEN unlike a lot of men!)! 0 -
Women who don't want to try new things (and take risks) are boring anyway...
And a LOT more risky :laugh: Didn't mean to complain, just to point out that gift-giving isn't hard if you're a wee bit observant or bother to listen, and lists like this one make it seem so!
Bah... Stop complaining you two! :laugh:
This exactly! It's not complicated, just involves listening and being a bit observant about what the individual person wants or needs, and then maybe letting a little imagination into the mix. Lists like this generalise too much.just noting what she needs and buying it for her (aka you actually LISTEN unlike a lot of men!)!
Most women I know are able to buy the stuff they want themselves anyway, so in this case I either buy something they want in stead of them (or even contribute to buying it) or more often just go for the random "time-to-discover-something-new!" gift which is more fun.
Actually, some dude on MFP posted a while back about the best gifts for women... And I agreed with what he posted 100%.
It was about how gifts should be "thoughtful" more than anything else. I actually think simply listening and observing would be OK for a gift but not awesome.
Finding a way to make the gift resonate with the woman in a particular way, that is what women find awesome.
Oh, for heaven's sake! I meant that something totally random or left-field, purchased because YOU think it's cool, rather than something you've thought about in relation to the recipient, perhaps taking into consideration things she's said she'd like, or like to try/experience, is risky. Of course gifts should be 'thoughtful' - that's the exact point I was trying to make! Listen, pay attention, observe, then choose something that's going to work for her specifically - whether that's something she's mentioned or something you've deduced would be appropriate to her personally, which could be something unexpected, or a new experience - rather than a generic 'girl' gift, or something you think she ought to want/like. The 'don'ts' on this thoroughly-generic list make gift-giving seem like a minefield when it really isn't, as is evidenced by the number of women here who've said they personally would be very happy to receive one or more of the items on the list.0 -
Truly the most bizarre commercial I have ever seen and can`t imagine why the guy is happy. :laugh:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7oMY6sC7wQ 0 -
OMG! WTF is up with that commercial?? And that guy!! SAWEEEEET! lol .. hahahahahaahahah0
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But can you mount it to the headboard?
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when did they start calling them massagers? Also, I saw The Trouble with Mary. I know what really causes a woman's hair to stand like that.0
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