What NOT to give on February 23: a man's opinion

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

There are a lot of strange holidays in the world. For example, February 17 is the day of spontaneous acts of kindness. For some reason, the founders of the holiday thought that one day a year would be enough for this business. And on November 21, the world day of greetings is celebrated. It was invented by Michael and Brian McComack at the height of the Cold War. They sent letters of greetings to addresses all over the world. And they asked the addressees to greet someone else, well, at least ten or twenty people. And I thought even earlier where all these letters of happiness came from …

Another strange holiday is celebrated annually in Russia. It falls on February 23 and is called Defender of the Fatherland Day. Initially, the ideological background of drinking alcohol on this day was reduced to the fact of the victory of the Red Army near Narva and Pskov over German troops in 1918. In 1922, the date was officially declared Red Army Day.

But these are all little things. And most importantly, Soviet men, leafing through various calendars, discovered that this is the only day that allows them to have their own holiday without fear of encroachments on the date by the fair sex.

So, associatively, this day has long been associated not so much with military victories as with the need to find gifts for their individual defenders.

This is what I want to talk about, about the essentials. About gifts. To be precise, about those gifts that are not worth giving. So, what not to give on this day for men:

1. The shaving set tops the charts. What a blessing that February 23 only once a year. Otherwise, men would have to shave before every meal, after sleep, and before bed. The motives by which you are guided are quite understandable. All men shave, which means everyone needs shaving kits. This logic is correct. But not true. There is a common phrase that having the surname Müller in Germany is the same as not having any. So, giving a shaving kit is from the same opera. Where is the individual approach? Where is the fantasy? For us, not only the very fact of the gift is pleasant, but also the fact that it was chosen specifically for me, my beloved. And that you were tormented, did not sleep nights, choosing the color of "Porsche" … About "Porsche" - it's a joke, if that.

2. Funny stuff from the joke shop. Yes, we value humor and originality. But not to that extent.

Moreover, such a gift was original just about the year of the founding of the holiday of all men, when your grandmother congratulated your grandfather.

3. Plush misunderstandings of all shapes and sizes. No comments.

4. Car air freshener. At the moment I have nine of them. They have a special relationship with moths. In general, I am very calm about my clothes.

5. Pet. On February 23rd, one of my acquaintances was presented with a hamster named Zhenya. On about the third day, an acquaintance discovered exactly where in the apartment Yevgeny goes out of need, and on the fourth day he handed him over to one of the neighbors. Animals are, of course, just a miracle of what it is and are extremely touching, but as a gift they are good only when you are asked for such a gift.

6. Flowers and sweets. You yourself understand this (do you understand?), But just in case you must mention it.

7. Beware of Specialty Gift Stores! All the balls from there are fake: they are not encouraging. Of course, sometimes you can find something worthwhile there, but it's better to look in a cognac boutique.

8. No need to give something that will be used by someone other than the recipient of the gift. Leave the rug in the hallway, handmade soap and shoe polish for joint shopping trips.

9. What-he-loves-but-you-don't-understand-this. Something for a computer, for a car, exercise machines for the external oblique muscles of the abdomen. There is a high risk that you will buy some kind of enchanting garbage, being sure at the same time that you have acquired a piece of happiness. The result can be frustrating for both of you.

10. Linen. Here you can also expect all sorts of surprises … It is better to leave the purchase of intimate details of the toilet to him or go through specialized stores together. Not always what you like will be adequately perceived by your man's friends in the gym locker room.

And here's another thing. The good thing about any advice is that it doesn't have to be followed. After all (I'll tell you a secret) for the most part, we just need to show attention. And most of the men I know are much more fond of giving gifts than receiving them.

And when choosing a gift, it is enough to remember that men are the same children, and the principles when choosing gifts should be appropriate …

Good luck!

P. S. Sex is not a gift! Now you know, what not to give us on 23 February.