It should go without saying that the perfect gift isn’t the same for everyone: There are men hoping for cologne and women longing for power tools.
But that doesn’t stop us from having some fun and a contest around truly horrible gifts. Today’s post is about bad gifts for women – tomorrow it will be the boys’ turn.
Those five lame gifts aren’t the only ones that will disappoint.
Before you hit the check-out lane, check out this year’s list of the 15 worst gifts for women.
1. Any appliance she didn’t ask for
Unless she specifically asked for a waffle maker or blender, don’t buy her one.
Even women who enjoy cooking don’t want to feel it’s expected.
2. Clothes
Clothes are a no-no for several reasons.
There’s the size issue – if you get her something too big, she’ll probably be offended; if you get her something too small, she might feel bad about herself.
There’s also the style issue.
If a wardrobe makeover is what she wants, make a nice card promising to take her on a shopping spree with your cash.
3. A framed picture of yourself
This “gift” is strangely common, based on personal experience and its presence on almost every “worst gifts” list out there.
Nothing says you’re self-absorbed like a framed photo of yourself posing like a model.
And the picture of yourself when you were 6 years old? That’s not cute either.
Better idea? A picture of the two of you doing something memorable.
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