When it comes to men, you would think that gift giving would be a simple task, yet when searching for the perfect gift, it’s easy to get stuck. If you are preparing to buy a gift for a man, and want to purchase them something other than the myriad of unwanted ties and bad cologne that they may be used to receiving, you just may want to pump the brakes. Here are three fool proof gifts you can give your man guaranteed to win their approval.

Technology

The typical guy uses their cell phone on a regular basis throughout the day. These precious devices need to be protected from daily wear and tear. There are a huge amount of cell phone cases available in retail stores or cellphonecases.com which has phone covers. Get online and search for a cell phone case that may display the logo of their favorite sports team. Inspire them to better to protect their smartphone with a small gift like this they may not be willing go out and buy for themselves.

Tickets

Most guys we know are fanatics about something. Whether it be a sports team or a favorite band. Getting a man tickets to opening day of baseball season, or tickets with great seats to a concert by their favorite musical group can be a great gift. The great thing about this gift is that they are guaranteed to like it. It may not be the most original gift in the world, but it is a high percentage will love it more than any other knick knack you might otherwise get them.

Glasses

No, we’re not talking about spectacles here, think more along the lines of beer glasses. Many men don’t think to buy themselves quality products when it comes to what they drink out of. But, a set of quality beer glasses will make their favorite beer much more pleasant to drink, and will impress their friends when they come over for poker night, or to watch the big game. This may be a curve ball when it comes to gifts, but it is sure to end up right down the middle of the plate.

These are there great options when it comes to buying a gift for a man. Each one addresses both a need and want and may not be something that a man would be inclined to buy himself. Whether you have just a little or a lot to spend, you are sure to find a great option among these gift ideas the next time you have to buy a gift for a man. (Tip: Go the extra mile and get him all of them!)

Brooke Chaplan is a freelance writer and blogger and has been working in Los Lunas, NM after her graduation from the University of New Mexico. She loves to spend her time outdoors hiking, running and biking. Contact her via Twitter @BrookeChaplan.