• Investigate his hobbies and passions to find the perfect gift.gift image by apeschi from Fotolia.com
  
  Men can be difficult individuals for whom to shop. While typically stand-bys such as ties and cologne seem to be fading out of style, it may take some extra time to figure out what your father, brother, husband or dear friend is interested in. Consider his personal style, occupation and hobbies while thinking of gift ideas. Does he golf? Is he a science fiction fan?
  
  

Golf

• For the golfer, a storage case keeps tees, balls and other important accessories organized and in place for quick location. Also consider monogrammed golf towels or bags. For the big spender, a golfing vacation offers relaxation with his favorite sport.
  
  

Kitchen Gadgets

• Whether he likes to grill or obsesses over his coffee, kitchen gadgets can appeal to many different guys. The businessman on the go can appreciate a toaster with a side attatchment that poaches a single egg, while the arthouse hispter can make his own specialized coffee concoctions with an espresso machine. Backyard grillmasters will value brushes and tools or a beer holster.
  
  

Fanboys

• Help him revel in his fandom. Marvel glass tumbler sets will allow him to enjoy the Avengers while drinking. Star Wars fans may be thankful for gadgets such as the R2D2 Driod cell phone, which makes a variety of sounds fans will instantly recognize. Video games can help him conquer the world through role playing.
  
  

Dress Him Up

• A tie might be passe, but a dapper or glam guy may love silver cufflinks or a dopp kit with quality crafted tools and stylish shaving gels or cologne. While jewelry is thought of as primarily a gift for her, a nice watch can show him you care. An ironic, clever or funny T-shirt speaks to hipsters and 20-somethings alike.
  
  

Gadgets

• Whether he is a bookworm or weekend warrior, gadgets are fun ways to revel in a favorite pasttime. Ereaders such as the Nook and Kindle appeal to the literati, while Apple's iPad offers more by way of games and amusing or useful applications. If he likes to roam, a GPS could be the ticket.