| If you have trouble coming up with the perfect Father's | | | | digital camera memory card will leave him smiling. |
| Day gift, you're not alone. Choosing a thoughtful gift for | | | | The point is to think about the things Dad loves doing |
| Dad can be fairly easy, but choosing a thoughtful gift | | | | best and find gifts that relate. Does he barbecue dinner |
| that he'll like is another story. | | | | every night in the summer? Does a fine cigar make his |
| Mushy yet manly | | | | weekend? Does he read The Economist cover to |
| When we're buying gifts for Mom, sentimentality is | | | | cover every week? Giving Dad a gift that reflects his |
| often the guiding force. A delicate ceramic figurine that | | | | hobbies and interests shows him that you love the guy |
| symbolizes your bond of friendship and trust will mean | | | | he is and think he's altogether fabulous. |
| a lot to her. Try giving Dad the same gift you gave | | | | Say it right |
| Mom and you'll get a confused look and a collectible | | | | The art of the Father's Day card is a subtle and |
| item that sits in its box on a shelf in the garage. That's | | | | difficult one to master. The same rules apply as above. |
| not to say that Dads don't appreciate sentimental | | | | If you and your dad don't exchange "I Love Yous" on |
| gestures, you just have to know how to do it right. | | | | a regular basis, an overly sentimental card may leave |
| Usually, men and emotions don't mix. They've got their | | | | him uncomfortable and unsure how to respond. |
| own ways of telling the people around them that they | | | | We suggest finding a blank card with a nice design |
| care. A slap on the back, a cold beer, an awkward | | | | and writing in a few heartfelt words. Thank him for |
| joke - those are Dad's ways of saying, "You're | | | | something specific like helping you learn to drive or |
| important to me." So how do you get your | | | | supplying funds for extracurricular activities in college |
| communication styles to mesh? | | | | (shopping should be a sport). You don't have to go |
| A personal gift is worth a thousand embroidered | | | | overboard on the mushy thoughts. A few phrases of |
| words | | | | appreciation for his support and hard work show him |
| To some women, a fish gutting knife is not a gift that | | | | that you know how much effort he's put in to providing |
| says, "Thanks for being a supportive and caring | | | | for his family. |
| father." But to guys who love the great outdoors, this | | | | No two dads are the same. If your dad has a |
| Father's Day gift is a statement that you really | | | | sentimental streak and has kept every one of his #1 |
| understand your dad. | | | | Father trophies, you're on the right track with your gift |
| To show Dad how much you care, you have to show | | | | giving strategy. If he's not particularly open about his |
| that you get who he is. If he's into sports, tickets to a | | | | feelings, focus on the things you do know about him. |
| game, a jersey from his favorite team or a cushion for | | | | Showing Dad that you love him for who he is can be |
| stadium bleachers are all wonderful gifts. If he's into | | | | the best gift he gets. |
| techie gadgets, anything iPod, a laptop accessory or a | | | | |