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For me it's underwear, wall hangings or pictures and tools.

Firstly, whoever invented the y-front cock-pocket is a knob and that's not a compliment, even in this context. Why anyone would bother navigating that maze rather than just pulling the things down is beyond me. The 2 dollar Neoprene Elastane sports jocks I buy might mean I am in trouble if I fall asleep in front of the heater but boy do they soak up the taint sweat.

Second, if you like the look of that thing so much, then hang it on your own wall and raise a toast to me while you look at it.

Lastly, that wonder tool company is running a late night ad for a reason. No one who is fully awake would consider buying it for a tradesman. Think the triangular saw-blade for example. I mean sure it can cut in a circle but maybe those 3 tiny points of contact means it won't last all that long and have a bigger chance of jambing and taking a limb off when it kicks back.

I'm partly joking here but mostly I'm not.

For me it's underwear, wall hangings or pictures and tools. Firstly, whoever invented the y-front cock-pocket is a knob and that's not a compliment, even in this context. Why anyone would bother navigating that maze rather than just pulling the things down is beyond me. The 2 dollar ~~Neoprene~~ Elastane sports jocks I buy might mean I am in trouble if I fall asleep in front of the heater but boy do they soak up the taint sweat. Second, if you like the look of that thing so much, then hang it on your own wall and raise a toast to me while you look at it. Lastly, that wonder tool company is running a late night ad for a reason. No one who is fully awake would consider buying it for a tradesman. Think the triangular saw-blade for example. I mean sure it can cut in a circle but maybe those 3 tiny points of contact means it won't last all that long and have a bigger chance of jambing and taking a limb off when it kicks back. ~~I'm partly joking here but mostly I'm not.~~

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[–] smallpond 5 points (+5|-0)

I don't think I like people buying anything for me without solid knowledge of exactly what I want. Gifts are typically a horrendous waste.

[–] [Deleted] 0 points (+1|-1)

Gift cards are practical, and let you choose what to buy.
[–] smallpond 1 points (+1|-0)

Typically from an expensive store that I'd usually never waste my money or time in. Wasting other people's money gives me no joy.
[–] [Deleted] 4 points (+4|-0)

i dont like low number gift cards that essentially require me to spend money to actually use but most other things i like at least at a kitschy so thats what you think i need in my life level.

my favorite gift is socks. my grandma always said if i don't tell her what i want that she'd buy me socks and underwear and that was always one of if not my favorite gift of christmas. she seemed miffed when i always said i just want socks and underwear. what do i want with some knickknack or tree decoration? money is fine, but i like when i get complimented on my socks and i can say they were a gift from my grandma.
[–] OeeThaGreat 3 points (+3|-0)

I can't stand it when people try to buy electronics for me. When I buy electronic stuff, I am either looking for bare bones simplicity in a product or something highly customisable to meet my needs.

[–] GuyIDisagreeWith 2 points (+2|-0)

I'm reminded of a guy I worked with who went on leave for a heart problem. I was asked what kind of get-well present he would like and I said he would probably prefer the money to help him make rent. Everyone said that was the best idea but they got him a get-well card, too.
[–] pembo210 2 points (+2|-0)

Art, clothes, and tools are good ones. Things that get used often when I'm alone, especially electronics or tools in the shop. I'm really more about not being surprised with things I'm expected to use when they're around, like using one set of painted plates when the parents visit because they got them for me years ago, or goofy holiday clothing. I'm ok with those things, but I want to have some say in picking it out.

Consumables like food and alcohol are mostly fine, but similar rules, and don't expect me to eat it in front of you right away just because you bought it. The "try it on" or "eat it now" pressure takes all the fun out of a gift for me too.
[–] PMYA 4 points (+4|-0)

I don't mind getting alcohol as a gift, but it seems to have become a standard gift for me now for a few people, so every birthday/christmas I get bottles of whiskey and stuff. It's something of a problem because if I have alcohol in the house then I will drink it until its not there anymore, so Iinevitably turn into a rambling drunk for a week or so afterwards.
[–] jobes 1 points (+1|-0)

The best gifts are something handmade. Like I had a girl that would knit me rough scrubbing pads and gift them to me to use to clean my dishes. Those were amazing.

I keep telling my mom to stop buying me shit for Christmas. I don't really need anything and I tell her to just donate the money to the humane society or any other shelter instead. Yet she still buys me shit I don't want or will never use.
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