Etiquette expert reveals the most offensive Valentine's Day gifts you should NEVER buy
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With Valentine's Day coming up, men and women are scrambling to get their significant other the perfect gift. Much like the holiday season, it can be difficult to know exactly what to buy the romantic interest in your life. From anti-aging beauty products to gag gifts that don't hit the mark, FEMAIL asked an etiquette expert all of the most insulting presents to avoid.
![[Etiquette expert Lisa Mirza Grotts told DailyMail.com, 'A gift should never spark discomfort or controversy']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/15/21/94139757-14288483-Etiquette_expert_Lisa_Mirza_Grotts_told_DailyMail_com_A_gift_sho-a-58_1736976761320.jpg)
Whether you're shopping for your longtime significant other or a brand new person you just started dating, gifting can feel equally difficult. Etiquette expert Lisa Mirza Grotts told DailyMail.com, 'A gift should never spark discomfort or controversy.'.
![[Lisa said other no no's include novelty gag gifts that they might not understand, like a World's Worst Dad T-shirt]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/15/21/94140275-14288483-image-a-10_1736975985961.jpg)
For couples who have just started dating, they should absolutely avoid anything that's weight loss themed, including fitness equipment. Even if you think your new significant other might love a Pilates class, it's best to opt for something else that's self-care focused, like a spa day - unless they ask specifically.
![[As for married couples, it's still easy enough to offend - and you don't want a V-Day gift that screams divorce (stock image)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/15/21/94139719-14288483-image-a-4_1736975101399.jpg)
According to Lisa, who's based in San Francisco, California, gym memberships can feel 'insulting and judgmental.'. Whether you're shopping for your longtime significant other or a brand new person you just started dating , gifting can feel equally difficult (stock image).
Etiquette expert Lisa Mirza Grotts told DailyMail.com, 'A gift should never spark discomfort or controversy'. Lisa, also known as The Golden Rules Gal on Instagram, said it's best women avoid gifting their new beaus 'stereotypical manly gifts,' like 'tool equipment when they don't enjoy man cave activities.'.
