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| Soliciting gift suggestions; a beer exchange.... | |
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| RosemaryTwo | Dec 12 2011, 09:09 AM Post #1 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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I am having a Christmas lunch this week with a guy friend from high school. He is in the beer industry. He is giving me a case of this new beer that was premiered this week. I feel I should have something for him in return, but he is a very no frills guy, so I am at a loss on what I should do. He is married and has two young boys. Ideas? |
| "Perhaps the thing to do is just to let stupid run its course." Aqua | |
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| jon-nyc | Dec 12 2011, 09:16 AM Post #2 |
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Cheers
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Bring him some christmas treats of some sort (maybe cookies?) for his kids. |
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| RosemaryTwo | Dec 12 2011, 09:21 AM Post #3 |
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I had that thought. I could pull that off. |
| "Perhaps the thing to do is just to let stupid run its course." Aqua | |
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| jon-nyc | Dec 12 2011, 09:27 AM Post #4 |
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Cheers
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Yeah, even something storebought like chocolate reindeer would be a nice gesture. |
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| KlavierBauer | Dec 12 2011, 09:37 AM Post #5 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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I'd either go something thoughtful/homemade (Xmas treats of some sort like Jon recommended), or a gift card. No frills guys (like me) absolutely love getting gifts with a purpose. I'd take a $25 Amazon or iTunes gift card over a hand-made sweater any day. |
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"I realize you want him to touch you all over and give you babies, but his handling of the PR side really did screw the pooch." - Ivory Thumper "He said sleepily: "Don't worry mom, my dick is like hot logs in the morning." - Apple | |
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| VPG | Dec 12 2011, 09:58 AM Post #6 |
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Pisa-Carp
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Bring each of his boys a book, maybe about sports or something else they may be interested in. |
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I'M NOT YELLING.........I'M ITALIAN...........THAT'S HOW WE TALK! "People say that we're in a time when there are no heroes, they just don't know where to look." Ronald Reagan, Inaugural, 1971 | |
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| sue | Dec 12 2011, 10:10 AM Post #7 |
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I like jon's idea. Food, something festive and fun. Something he could share, or just pass off to his boys. I think that would be comfortable. |
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| Mikhailoh | Dec 12 2011, 10:29 AM Post #8 |
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
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Like for like. Bring him a set of 6 beer tasting glasses from Bed Bath and Beyond. He is probably going to get a zillion food items anyway. http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?sku=18465779&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=shopping |
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Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball | |
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| RosemaryTwo | Dec 12 2011, 11:01 AM Post #9 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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I also have these nice soaps which I could offer as a gift to his wife. Good idea or bad idea. I have met the wife several times but am not independently friends with her. She would likely appreciate the soaps. Thoughts? |
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| KlavierBauer | Dec 12 2011, 11:03 AM Post #10 |
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Soaps are a great idea. I don't know what kind of woman she is - but likely you doing something thoughtful for her would help her see you as less of a "threat." I mean that in the most natural, and unassuming way of course - I just know this is how a lot of people naturally feel when their partner has a friend of the opposite sex. Even though you two aren't friends independently, knowing that you're thoughtful of her might improve international relations. |
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"I realize you want him to touch you all over and give you babies, but his handling of the PR side really did screw the pooch." - Ivory Thumper "He said sleepily: "Don't worry mom, my dick is like hot logs in the morning." - Apple | |
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| RosemaryTwo | Dec 12 2011, 11:43 AM Post #11 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Thanks KB. Do others agree? Soaps for the wife a good idea? |
| "Perhaps the thing to do is just to let stupid run its course." Aqua | |
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| Mikhailoh | Dec 12 2011, 11:47 AM Post #12 |
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Get the poor guy's wife something he can use. |
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Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball | |
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| sue | Dec 12 2011, 11:47 AM Post #13 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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If you know for sure that she would like the soap, because of something she said etc. last time you met her, go for it. If you just think she'd like it because everybody likes fancy soap (they don't), don't. Gifts like that tend to come across like I had to give a present and didn't know what to get you and then I remembered I've got this stash of fancy soaps sitting in the cupboard that I have no use for. imo, of course. I still say some fun goodies are the best bet. |
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| John D'Oh | Dec 12 2011, 11:50 AM Post #14 |
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MAMIL
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Poor guy???? He's in the freaking beer industry FFS. Unless he works for Annheiser-Busch, get his wife flowers. If he works for Annheiser-Busch, buy him some decent beer. |
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| RosemaryTwo | Dec 12 2011, 11:54 AM Post #15 |
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Thanks Mik and Sue. I see your points. Mik, he is around beer so much and is a true no-frills guy, I think the glasses would be a miss. My husband would like those, though. Sue, I hear what you're saying. Appreciate your honesty. I never dated this guy, but it was a poorly held secret that he had a crush on me in high school so I want to convey support and friendship to the wife. But maybe I am overly concerned there? |
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| sue | Dec 12 2011, 12:04 PM Post #16 |
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yeah, probably, but I totally understand how you're feeling. Which is why I say keep it neutral, not personal, something he can share, so you won't make him uncomfortable. No Frills Guy may be one of those males that tend to be uncomfortable receiving gifts. Hey! How about a really nice bottle of wine? You could make a joke about how you really couldn't give him beer, so thought he might like this. And that is certainly something he can take home and share with his wife if he chooses to. Or give to someone else at the office, etc. |
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| RosemaryTwo | Dec 12 2011, 01:25 PM Post #17 |
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Thanks Sue. My dad just gave me copious amounts of Maytag cheese. I have an extra porcelain pot full of spreadable cheddar cheese. Maybe this would be good. Pairs well with beer and is a casual food item. I serve this every year around ye holidays. Very good stuff. My dad ordered me enough for 14 parties, probably assuming I would share it. Edited by RosemaryTwo, Dec 12 2011, 01:28 PM.
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| Mikhailoh | Dec 12 2011, 01:50 PM Post #18 |
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Maytag blue? Yummy. But it depends how much I suppose. OK, he's no frills. If you give him soap, even for his wife, he will look at you as if you had three heads. Steeler or Pirate fan? A hat or something. What do they do together? Do you have any idea? |
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| RosemaryTwo | Dec 12 2011, 02:11 PM Post #19 |
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Well Maytag blue came in the huge package, yes. But it came with two porcelain pots full of a cheddar spread. I may take one of those. Really this is less of a gift and more of a gesture. I like the food idea, as I think on it and consider everyone's thoughts. I don't want to slight anyone. Shouldn't require this much thought. ; ) |
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| Dan | Dec 12 2011, 02:16 PM Post #20 |
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Um, I'd leave the wife off the gift list. Seems strange to me. Kids yes. Him yes. Wife? Not so much. |
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| Dan | Dec 12 2011, 02:20 PM Post #21 |
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'course food would work and could count as a gift for everyone. Soap? Does she stink? Would she think you think she stinks? Seems like any gift to the wife could be misinterpreted. Get to know her better if you want, then give her a gift. Until then, leave well enough alone. JMHO, of course. |
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| sue | Dec 12 2011, 02:21 PM Post #22 |
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Sounds good, Rosemary. |
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| Mikhailoh | Dec 12 2011, 02:28 PM Post #23 |
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DINGDINGDING!!! We have a w1nna4! Dan is absolutely right. Do not get caught in that trap. There is no reasonable gift you can send that will make her like you. It will only make her wonder what you really meant by it. |
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Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball | |
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| Mikhailoh | Dec 12 2011, 02:30 PM Post #24 |
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
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Given what I just wrote another place, I must have gotten in touch with my inner misogynist today. |
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Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball | |
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| RosemaryTwo | Dec 12 2011, 02:39 PM Post #25 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Okay now I have other concerns. Thanks for feedback. Look for a new thread coming your way.... |
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