Etiquette expert details the most insulting gifts you should NEVER buy for the man in your life
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In the days leading up the festive season, it can be difficult to figure out what to buy the men in your life. Thankfully, etiquette expert Thomas P. Farley, better known as Mister Manners, spoke to DailyMail.com exclusively about the gifts that you should never get for a guy.
![[Thankfully, etiquette expert Thomas P. Farley (seen), better known as Mister Manners, spoke to DailyMail.com exclusively about the gifts that you should never get for a guy]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/17/21/93211611-14179585-Thankfully_etiquette_expert_Thomas_P_Farley_seen_better_known_as-a-58_1734470883111.jpg)
He explained that some common presents can actually be insulting to male loved ones, so it's best to avoid them this holiday season. 'Fortunately, we have evolved past many of the gender stereotypes that would preclude certain gifts be given to a loved one or friend based on their sex,' Thomas, who is based in New York City, explained.
![['I would not give hair dye to a man who has embraced his salt-and-pepper or gray locks,' Mister Manners advised. He also recommending skipping Minoxidil, which helps with hair loss]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/17/21/93211617-14179585-_I_would_not_give_hair_dye_to_a_man_who_has_embraced_his_salt_an-a-62_1734470883114.jpg)
He recommended steering 'clear of anything strictly utilitarian unless it is something the person has asked for.'. 'Let's face it… regardless of gender, does anyone really want a mop or a bottle of dish detergent as a holiday gift?' the keynote speaker asked.
![[He said you should skip any gifts that imply a man looks old, like wrinkle creams, or other anti-aging products]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/17/21/93211619-14179585-He_said_you_should_skip_any_gifts_that_imply_a_man_looks_old_lik-a-59_1734470883112.jpg)
When it comes to gifting for guys, he said everyone should avoid cheeky T-shirts and home repair tools. And if you're considering helping a man in your life out with a grooming product, he recommended you make sure it's not something that will offend him.
![[For those shopping for their significant other and his family members, it's best to avoid 'anything that has an underlying message of disapproval or disdain' (stock image)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/17/21/93211605-14179585-For_those_shopping_for_their_significant_other_and_his_family_me-a-60_1734470883112.jpg)
In the days leading up the festive season, it can be difficult to figure out what to buy the men in your life (stock image). Thankfully, etiquette expert Thomas P. Farley (seen), better known as Mister Manners, spoke to DailyMail.com exclusively about the gifts that you should never get for a guy.
![[Mister Manners said to think twice before buying a Speedo, a gift certificate for a will-writing website, or a T-shirt with a message such as 'Age is Just a Number']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/17/21/93211621-14179585-Mister_Manners_said_to_think_twice_before_buying_a_Speedo_a_gift-a-63_1734470883291.jpg)
