The holiday season is here with us once again. One of the biggest highlights of such moments is gifting. Unfortunately, finding the perfect gift for your man may seem close to impossible. Whenever you try purchasing something, you realize a weakness that would make it less ideal. If you want to spare the dismay of giving him a terrible gift, here are some dos and don’ts.

1. Do: Get him something that matches his hobbies and interests

Before heading out to the store to get him something, think about how he likes spending his time. What does he want to do while he is lying around in the house? Whatever he likes, get him something that compliments the interest and makes it easier for him to perform it. For instance, if he is a music fan, you may get him cool headphones that will enhance his joy.

2. Don’t: Give him the conventional belt and tie

Get creative! Although a tie is right, it is quite a generic gift. Think outside the box, and seek an innovative idea that would make him happy. Men of today are more fashionable than in the past. Therefore, ditch the conventional gifts such as handyman tools and get excited.

3. Do: Listen to what he says

Men are not expert communicators, in fact, they rarely talk over issues. They also tend to get blank when you ask them what they want. Therefore, you ought to listen to what your guy is saying. At some point, they will mention a gift idea without even noticing they did.

4. Don’t: Get him stuff that helps him to become what you want him to be

If you feel he is a steak-and-potatoes person and you want him to be a don draper, you might not get far with that. Yes, you want your man to be a suit person, but that is not upon you. So, do not get him a suit because that’s how you want him. Instead, get something that he likes, as this will make him merry.