| Show shoppers aid analyze subject s personality before selecting gift for hn him HAT to buy mother father brother sister and sweetheart is 0 a perplexing problem every christmas most stores con call give you specific tips and probably theres something definite youve already decided taluy to buy but in in case youre still puzzled here are a few general tips for mother buy her something sloe she would not ot ordinarily buy herself they tell about the young housewife who ho bought a woolen muffler for her husbands hardworking hard working mother and a fluffy impractical gift for her own mother who already had everything she needed by error the gifts were switched the young housewife was horrified but both mothers were pleased beyond words practicality is a nice thing but its nice to give a kitchen chained mother something besides household equipment like perfume or bath salts or a bed jacket or a pair of sheer chifton chiffon stockings shed also like a necklace or bracelet or a carefully chosen set of costume jewelry to dress up last years clothes these are just a few tips the stores can amplify them a hundredfold hundred fold for father Fi ther ties mufflers cigarette cases or hose are always acceptable but youve only scratched the possibilities there does he have a hobby that needs encouragement does he have a peculiar weakness for some sport or a certain type of clothes which hes intentionally discouraged because its extravagant in the clothing line besides the first named items you might look lo 10 ok at smoking jackets cuff links or a tie clasp set with liis his birthstone maybe he needs exercise tor for that waistline answer athletic equipment most men like games for fireside entertainment or appreciate a lunch kit for hunting and fishing trips for sister or sweetheart flatter her tastes and make it a distinctly from me to you sort of gift jewelry is a favorite standby then there are books which are regaining favor as gifts a pair of gloves a desk set book ends or ho how about a real live he dog to stress the love me love my dog angle for brother or Site etheart if the young man is particularly close to you theres an extremely wide range of gifts otherwise an expensive elaborate gift might tex express too great an interest and you might therefore be wise to stick to the books and handkerchief line proper choice of gifts requires a cool analysis of the man if he likes the outdoor life follow the sports motif if he works inside how about a memo pad or a desk set with a large blotter and leather eccesso riesa generally speaking avoid tricky gifts and follow your sales persons advice |
