saiveca Posted October 16, 2010 Posted October 16, 2010 I work with this guy I'm sort of into. I'd like to buy him a little something but was wondering what's appropriate? What can I buy that won't make me look like a freak?
loverofloveandstuff Posted October 16, 2010 Posted October 16, 2010 Is it his birthday or something... or are you just randomly wanting to buy him a present? Do you have any personal jokes with him? If you do, you could buy him something relevant to that. For example, I have a red headed friend who always gets the piss taken out of him with the redhead jokes. For his birthday I got him a top printed 'red hot ranga.' I don't think you can really go wrong with something semi sentimental/humorous.
Author saiveca Posted October 16, 2010 Author Posted October 16, 2010 No it's not his bday or anything. In fact I don't even know when it is! I know he reads a lot of books so that could be an idea. Just not a love story! Do you think I should do it or should I hold off for a better opportunity?
theBrokenMuse Posted October 16, 2010 Posted October 16, 2010 How about 128 fl oz of Tuscan Milk? If that doesn't win his affections, nothing will. (Sorry folks, I am just in such a silly mood today.)
carhill Posted October 16, 2010 Posted October 16, 2010 I work with this guy I'm sort of into. I'd like to buy him a little something but was wondering what's appropriate? What can I buy that won't make me look like a freak? A friend's wife recently sent me treats for my cat. I thought that was really sweet. The card indicated that they were from their dog. I put a video of my cat's response here. Back in younger single days, simple gifts like this endeared me to the ladies who gave them. Alas, none of them were single. IMO, guys appreciate simple, practical things. My best friend's wife has this stash of my favorite candy she doles out when I see them. The kind and amount always indicates to me what favor she'll be asking for next So, is this a guy you want to date? What indications has he given that he'd like to date you? You mentioned he reads a lot of books. A book by his favorite author or a gift card to a book store he frequents might be appropriate. No harm in trying.
Billie The Puppet Posted October 16, 2010 Posted October 16, 2010 Thoughtful gifts always make for a lasting impression, A girl I once knew in junior high (gr 7 -8 ) I had lent a baseball cap for her to wear for baseball and gave her instructions how to properly wash it. Well it just so happens when she washed it it ruined the baseball cap. It was a NY Yankees Hat in red like Limp Bizkit wore back then. Well I recently ran into her but it was brief as she was working and I couldn't be a bother to interfere I asked if she had FB and she replied she did. So I added her and we talked and she after all these years remembered that story actually she brought it up. Well she invited me to her birthday and I am thinking of buying the same hat as a joke gift as I am unsure if it's a bring gifts type thing I assume people will even if it says no gifts. Get to know the person and using thoughts is always a winner.
Author saiveca Posted October 17, 2010 Author Posted October 17, 2010 Back in younger single days, simple gifts like this endeared me to the ladies who gave them. Alas, none of them were single. That's intriguing. How did you end up getting gifts from them? Were you flirting a lot? So, is this a guy you want to date? What indications has he given that he'd like to date you? You mentioned he reads a lot of books. A book by his favorite author or a gift card to a book store he frequents might be appropriate. No harm in trying. I honestly just can't read him 100%. I'm quite sure he's interested (we had dinner about a month ago) but I wonder whether he is just being friendly. So I figured a present would set the mood?
Author saiveca Posted October 17, 2010 Author Posted October 17, 2010 Get to know the person and using thoughts is always a winner. Great advice, thank you!
carhill Posted October 17, 2010 Posted October 17, 2010 That's intriguing. How did you end up getting gifts from them? Were you flirting a lot? I honestly just can't read him 100%. I'm quite sure he's interested (we had dinner about a month ago) but I wonder whether he is just being friendly. So I figured a present would set the mood? Not really flirting, but more like being a receptacle for what was missing in their relationships. My unfortunate experience was that some people weren't always forthcoming about their relationship status at the beginning. I did enjoy the gifts however My opinion is that you should do what you feel like doing, with positive thoughts. His reaction is completely outside your control. If it is your 'style' to show tokens of your interest, affection or appreciation, that's *your* style. A compatible person will value that.
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