ALT-13 Bad Fathers Day Gift Ideas
"What constitutes a bad Father's Day gift"? Father's tend to appreciate any gift that their children present on that special day or any holiday. So, a bad gift would have to be something insulting. If your Father is over weight, I guess you wouldn't want to buy him diet pills, or exercise equipment or walking shoes, right? If he tends to have bad breath, you wouldn't want to buy him mouthwash, chewing gum or an electric toothbrush.
Good common sense, when you select a gift, is crucial, whether it be for your Father, Mother, Sister, Brother, etc. Keeping in mind that although he is your Father, he has feelings just as you do and you want his gift to be special and something he will use or treasure. So, if you cannot afford an expensive gift or a gift at all, don't buy something cheap just to say you bought him something. If he likes tools, would you buy him an inexpensive set that would break the first time he used it? He would probably never say anything to you about it, but he would be disappointed all the same.
A bad gift would be something that he would never use or something that is totally opposite of his personality, such as, buying him slippers knowing he never wears the pare you bought him two years ago. Or, you continually buy him a shirt you like, but you never see him wear it. Sometimes it is best to ask him what he would like for Father's Day. He might consider that you actually care about him and want to make sure he is delighted when he opens the package, even though he knows already what is inside.
Be considerate and you will never have to worry about buying a bad gift, no matter who it is. This is a rule in gift giving and is assurance of a smiling face on the giver and the recipient. So, if you are still considering your Father's Day gift, give Dad a call and let him know you are totally at a loss for ideas this year. He will probably say, "Oh, you don't have to buy me anything", but deep inside you know that is a cover up. Just let him know that it would mean so much if you could get him something he really wants or needs.
But, don't stress out so much if you think you bought Dad a bad gift on Father's Day. More than likely, he will have forgotten about it by the time Christmas rolls around. Save your receipts! Let your Father know he can return or exchange his gift and you will not be offended. Because, after all, we have all bought the wrong size, color, part number, etc. and letting him know he can return or exchange it will take the stress off of both of you.
