How to Select a Gift for Your Best Male Friend

If you are at a loss about what to get your buddy, the following steps can help you.
Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You'll Need

* Bookstore/music Gift Certificates
* Greeting Cards
* Ball Game Tickets
* Museum Tickets
* Music Gift Certificates
* Spa Gift Certificates
* Symphony Tickets
* Theater Tickets
* Autographed Pictures
* Sports Cards

Steps

Step One:

Ask him what he wants. A clue could save you a lot of guesswork.

Step Two:

Pay for both of you to take a local fishing trip, play a round of golf, rent Jet Skis or play racquetball.

Step Three:

Surprise him with an unusual piece of memorabilia from his favorite movie or play.

Step Four:

Sign him up for a beer-of-the-month club.

Step Five:

Buy tickets for a sporting event, amusement park, concert or special exhibition.

Step Six:

Find an autographed picture of his favorite sports star or splurge on an old playing card featuring his favorite player.

Step Seven:

Buy something for his car, computer or tool chest.

Step Eight:

Stock a gift basket with his favorite wines, beers and gourmet foods, or give a gift certificate for his favorite restaurant.

Step Nine:

Pay for maid service or yard service for a month.

Step Ten:

Buy a jacket featuring his favorite sports logo.

Tips & Warnings

* Try not to be limited by stereotypes about what guys like. Your friend may well appreciate a book of poetry, a day at the spa or a ticket to a chamber music concert.
* CDs and gift certificates to music stores are always big hits.
* If your friend is into fitness, pay the initial fee for a gym membership or buy him fitness equipment or clothing.
* Prepay for tickets to the car wash.
* If you are a female giving a gift to a male friend, don't give something that implies more intimacy than you are both comfortable with. Photos of yourself, expensive jewelry and racy boxer shorts should be reserved for serious relationships.