Christmas gift ideas for a guy (second date) - HELP!!!!

marnijojo
marnijojo Posts: 235 Member
edited October 6 in Chit-Chat
I know, I know...time is of the essence here....this is the deal:

Been on a couple of dates with this guy and while he did not give me flowers on our second date, he did present me with a Christmas card and gift at the end of our second date (a gift certificate to a spa).....so, I feel like a total schlep for not getting him anything!

I will be seeing him tomorrow and did pick up a card....but I have NO idea what to get him for a gift. Please help with any suggestions....quickly, please!! And, yeah, don't say 'flowers'.
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  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    Dozen roses?

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/425332-nice-romantic-gesture-or-trying-too-hard
  • kit_katty
    kit_katty Posts: 992 Member
    If he likes gadgets, a certificate to a gadget store, if he likes to read, one to a book store... that sort of thing is what I tend to do.
  • prencesskl
    prencesskl Posts: 123
    Do you know what he likes? any interests he has mentioned? that would help you figure it out
  • beerbomber
    beerbomber Posts: 184 Member
    Don't get him a thing.
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    How about a Starbucks gift card? Assuming he's down with coffee and tea and such.
  • marnijojo
    marnijojo Posts: 235 Member
    Do you know what he likes? any interests he has mentioned? that would help you figure it out

    He does construction for a living, likes to cook (smokes meat, grill..guy cooking) and make wine. Is that enough to go on?
  • marnijojo
    marnijojo Posts: 235 Member
    Don't get him a thing.

    Interesting....why?
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    Do you know what he likes? any interests he has mentioned? that would help you figure it out

    He does construction for a living, likes to cook (smokes meat, grill..guy cooking) and make wine. Is that enough to go on?
    You could always smoke meat for him.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    From what I understand, (as referenced in the above-posted nice gesture thread), gifts on second dates are creepy and trying to hard, and you will probably not get another date with someone because being nice is akin to attempted assault these days.
  • marnijojo
    marnijojo Posts: 235 Member
    Dozen roses?

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/425332-nice-romantic-gesture-or-trying-too-hard

    There's one in every crowd....
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    A coupon for a BJ, I'm sure he will cash it in? :smokin:
  • ukjamie
    ukjamie Posts: 23 Member
    You could give him a third date :) , a Christmas card with tickets to watch a film
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    Do you know what he likes? any interests he has mentioned? that would help you figure it out

    He does construction for a living, likes to cook (smokes meat, grill..guy cooking) and make wine. Is that enough to go on?
    You could always smoke meat for him.

    baaazinnnnggg
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    You could give him a third date :) , a Christmas card with tickets to watch a film
    ^ This is a great idea.

    My above response was a half-joke.
  • LydiaT69
    LydiaT69 Posts: 6
    Only give him the card, he may not be expecting a gift because he gave you one.
  • adams7707
    adams7707 Posts: 4
    Maybe some rubs or seasonings he could use when he's cooking? I know they have gift packs of sauces and things normally around this time.
  • rocketpants
    rocketpants Posts: 419 Member
    A beej is a really nice second date present
  • msiamjan
    msiamjan Posts: 326 Member
    You could give him a third date :) , a Christmas card with tickets to watch a film

    Tickets or coupons to go to see something, that you can do together, sounds like a good plan. Or a "coupon" for a homecooked meal.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    Dozen roses?

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/425332-nice-romantic-gesture-or-trying-too-hard
    There's one in every crowd....
    Sorry -- it was obligatory. :drinker:
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    A beej is a really nice second date present

    What if that's what you gave on your first date?
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    A beej is a really nice second date present

    What if that's what you gave on your first date?

    What is wrong with giving another. 'Tis the season of giving.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    Maybe some rubs or seasonings he could use when he's cooking? I know they have gift packs of sauces and things normally around this time.
    I second this one. Not too sentimental or extravagant, but acknowledges his hobby.
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  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    A beej is a really nice second date present

    What if that's what you gave on your first date?

    What is wrong with giving another. 'Tis the season of giving.

    I just wanted to make sure that second date + holiday season didn't = ATM or something.
  • kmtetour
    kmtetour Posts: 300 Member
    That sounds WAY too early for gifts to me. That said, he did give you something. Maybe a gift certificate for dinner with the added implication that you would go with him. It's like insurance for another date.
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    I bought mine a book and a rockabilly t-shirt...turns out the book was a bad idea but he loved the shirt lol I'd get him a gift certificate to a great resturant, and hope that he takes you with him
  • 1FitMom326
    1FitMom326 Posts: 228
    Dozen roses?

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/425332-nice-romantic-gesture-or-trying-too-hard

    I was thinking the same thing, even though the women don't want a dozen roses on the 2nd date do men?
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    He will really appreciate a $25 Amazon Email or self print gift certificate, or an I-tunes gift card.
  • kagenw
    kagenw Posts: 260 Member
    Find out what media device he has (ipod, android, etc.) and then get him a gift to the app store or to the music store. Nobody hates those giftcards. Best thing about shopping for a guy is that the gift doesn't have to be sentimental, just cool.
  • NiciS72
    NiciS72 Posts: 1,043 Member
    How about a Starbucks gift card? Assuming he's down with coffee and tea and such.

    I'm with this, or one of their gift sets. Most guys like Starbucks!
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