Another thread about gifts, while it's on my mind

Elle1036

What would you get a 22-year-old guy for college graduation?

I can't believe my baby brother is done with college.  That doesn't seem possible.

I asked him if there's anything on his list, but he just said that he doesn't think he deserves presents just for getting his B.S.  That made me kinda sad, and I want to get him something anyway.

mookow86

A really nice bottle of liquor? Idk. Sorry I'm no help. I like Hazel's idea!

Hazel_B

Is he looking for his first "real" job? Maybe something towards that like a tie and tie clip?

Elle1036

Mookow - I'm actually considering the alcohol idea.  That's one thing I know for sure that he'll like.

Hazel - that's a really great idea, but he's not going straight into the professional work force.  He's got a part time job right now that he's going to stick with until he figures out what graduate program he wants to do, so I'm sort of stuck there.

cu97tiger

Ha, my answer for this gift thread is the same as the other...

Wine

wine and beer

wine beer and chocolate

Actually, does he like good whiskey? Maybe you could get him a more expensive bottle than he'd normally buy himself... John Walker Blue anyone?

Elle1036

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[QUOTE]Ha, my answer for this gift thread is the same as the other... Wine wine and beer wine beer and chocolate Actually, does he like good whiskey? Maybe you could get him a more expensive bottle than he'd normally buy himself... John Walker Blue anyone?
Posted by cu97tiger[/QUOTE]

<div>Yeah, that's probably what we'll end up doing if we can't come up with anything else.</div>

Hazel_B

My family tends to do a timeless gift for graduation from university. So my dad's watch is 40 years old from his graduation and my sister got a birth stone ring. That's why I suggested the tie clip, but it could be anything.

If you want to keep with the alcohol idea and do something timeless like a decanter or set of glasses?

ravenray

A pocket watch?

Elle1036

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[QUOTE]My family tends to do a timeless gift for graduation from university. So my dad's watch is 40 years old from his graduation and my sister got a birth stone ring. That's why I suggested the tie clip, but it could be anything. If you want to keep with the alcohol idea and do something timeless like a <strong>decanter or set of glasses?</strong>
Posted by Hazel_B[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>That's a really good idea, too.  You must be a good gift-giver.</div><div>
</div><div>I wonder if that might be a little to classy for my little brother though.  LOL.</div><div>
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Hazel_B

Elle - lol, it doesn't have to be a fancy set that is all crystal, you could go more modern looking?

Hazel_B

Maybe something like this with your booze?

Although it depends, what his favourite alcohol?

SopChick

I really like Liv's idea, or Hazel's. I think the idea of something lasting and something celebratory is a really good thought.

lunarsongbird

I had no idea that watches are a VERY traditional graduation present until I worked in a mall.

I'm still trying to figure it out...

ETA: Would he like Steve Job's biography? Heard it's gonna be a hot gift this year!

swhite2012

Something that hasn't been mentioned is a cool electronic gadget. I don't know what your price range is.

Elle1036

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_another-thread-gifts-its-mind?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:4f796a8a-51ed-4d1a-85b4-e734a3ecdd25Post:bbefe91d-48a9-4a5f-9311-a396b71c51cd">Re: Another thread about gifts, while it's on my mind</a>:
[QUOTE]Maybe something like this with your booze? <strong>Although it depends, what his favourite alcohol?</strong>
Posted by Hazel_B[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>I'm honestly not sure.  Cheap beer, probably.</div><div>
</div><div>I just texted my other brother to ask.

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tdwpg1984

I`d vote for a nice watch or cufflinks. But that`s just me.

CCO2012

One of my gifts for FI is a bottle of Gentlemen's Jack in the nice packaging for X-Mas that comes with whiskey glasses.

Hazel_B

Oooo...I like the cufflinks idea!