Gift Ideas You SHOULD’NT Give Your Web Geek

Friday, December 14th, 2007

Categories: General Web

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They’re all around us, it can be your best friend, it can be your sibling. Here are some DON’TS from my point-of-view as a web guy and knowing a lot of like-minded people.

No Electronics

Your web guy is around electronics all day. Likely, he’ll speak about them to co-workers and friends and gather opinions on many brands. You need to be careful because a web guy is likely to be loyal to certain brands. Unless you know your web guy inside out or know exactly what he wants, this is dangerous territory.

No Movies/DVDs/Music

Most web guys are savvy in finding ways to get a hold of these, and who knows, they might already have them stashed away somewhere. If you have your mind set on getting something in this category, make sure it’s something you’ll enjoy together where the value is placed on the togetherness instead of being able to physical hold the item.

Example: You’ve always said that you two should watch Casablanca together. It just isn’t the same if both people are crowded around a computer screen watching a crappy MPEG.

Nothing You’d Find Cute or Clever

This is a dangerous category unless you are of the same gender or if you’re a like-minded person. Men and women have different humor and while a “Where’s the Beef?” t-shirt may be funny to you, it may be passé to your web geek. But chances are, if you’ve come to this blog, you may be on the same wavelength in terms of interests.

If you feel like being risky, get something you know he will like instead of something you think (or don’t know if) he’ll like.

Hope that helps.