How to Choose the Right Gifts for Teen Guys
If you know a teen boy who is about to celebrate a special occasion such as a birthday or graduation, buying a gift is one way to make him feel loved. Taking the time to find the perfect gift will make him appreciate not only the gift, but also the thought that comes with it.
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Ask members of the teen's family or circle of friends what he would like. They'll be more than happy to help.
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Find out his hobbies. Have a casual conversation with him; ask him what he's interested in and how he spends his spare time. Don't be too obvious; tell him about your hobbies first, for example, and then ask him about his.
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Be observant, and buy accordingly. For example, if you see that he wears a certain shirt often, buy him a similar style but in a different color. If he notice that he likes a particular kind of food or loves to eat at a certain restaurant, buy him a gift card. You might also take him window-shopping, paying attention to his reactions to particular merchandise.
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Learn what is in style in the area of the teen's interests--for example, fashion or technology--and take this into account when shopping.
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Give a gift card. You won't duplicate what others buy him or what he may already have.
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Visit gifts.com for gift ideas that fit his personality. The website suggests and sells gifts for the athletic type, the tech head, the class clown and the creative one.
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Ask him, as a last option. If he is too shy or polite to tell you exactly what he wants, ask him what his top 10 gift wishes are.
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