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

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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.
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  • mookow86mookow86
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    edited December 2011
    A really nice bottle of liquor? Idk. Sorry I'm no help. I like Hazel's idea!
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  • Hazel_BHazel_B member
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    Is he looking for his first "real" job? Maybe something towards that like a tie and tie clip?
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  • Elle1036Elle1036 member
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    edited December 2011
    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.
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  • cu97tigercu97tiger member
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    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?
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  • Elle1036Elle1036 member
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    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:fae5adfe-9733-4d94-bfaf-46c42aee9ebc">Re: Another thread about gifts, while it's on my mind</a>:
    [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>
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  • Hazel_BHazel_B member
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    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?
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    A pocket watch?
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  • Elle1036Elle1036 member
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    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:331d3fcb-b958-49ad-960d-f82274b6908d">Re: Another thread about gifts, while it's on my mind</a>:
    [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_BHazel_B member
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    Elle - lol, it doesn't have to be a fancy set that is all crystal, you could go more modern looking?
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  • Hazel_BHazel_B member
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    Maybe something like this with your booze?

    Although it depends, what his favourite alcohol?
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  • SopChickSopChick member
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    I really like Liv's idea, or Hazel's. I think the idea of something lasting and something celebratory is a really good thought.
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  • lunarsongbirdlunarsongbird member
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    edited December 2011
    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!
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  • swhite2012swhite2012
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    edited December 2011
    Something that hasn't been mentioned is a cool electronic gadget. I don't know what your price range is.
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  • Elle1036Elle1036 member
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    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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  • tdwpg1984tdwpg1984 member
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    edited December 2011
    I`d vote for a nice watch or cufflinks. But that`s just me.
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  • CCO2012CCO2012
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    edited December 2011
    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.
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  • Hazel_BHazel_B member
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    edited December 2011
    Oooo...I like the cufflinks idea!
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