Top Ten Worst Ways to Give a Gift
1) Channel “Dick in a Box.”
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1) Channel “Dick in a Box.”
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The problem with Christmas shopping for a music-loving friend is not the lack of items one could buy, but the wide range of possibilities that exist. Whether the friend is a country fanatic or a metal head, there are far better gifts for him or her than an iTunes gift card.
Times are tough. We are slowly recovering from a recession and unemployment is still though the roof. Starbucks is now offering a $7 cup of coffee and Twinkies are leaving for good. The apocalypse is upon us. As the end of the world nears, we might be tempted to splurge on that special someone who is always there for us and deserves a little something before the end of it all: ourselves. But just in case the end of the world comes in more of a 'Dawn of the Dead' fashion and your friends come after you in a zombie mob, remember altruism this holiday season. Discover the joys of DIY gifts: chock-full of thought, creativity and very little cash.
Instead of scrawling “Happy Holidays! I love you!” on the back of last week’s ECO 310 problem set and telling your girlfriend “It’s the thought that counts,” why not save the bickering that will inevitably ensue and consider this revolutionary idea: Invest in a gift that will indulge both of you. Not only will she be thrilled to receive either of these gift options, but you’ll also be doing yourself a little favor in the process. It’s a win-win situation.
We all seem to have them. For freshmen, they make up the majority of relationships and for upperclassmen, they’re the people you’re forced to keep in touch with and make awkward conversation with each time you cross paths. You met them the first couple of weeks or days of school and initially spent all your time with them. These friendships grew not necessarily out of a real connection but mostly because they were the only people you really knew. But hey, you still kind of love them, and you still have to get them a present for the holidays.
Our custodians here at Princeton do so much for us, taking care of our homes away from home and greeting us with a friendly smile each day. We rarely get the chance, however, to show our gratitude outside of a verbal “thank you.” The holiday season provides the perfect opportunity to show your favorite custodian that you appreciate his or her hard work and dedication.
Your mother calls and asks, “So what did you get Aunt Sally for Christmas?!” “Um, sorry who?” is your perplexed reply. “You know! Tall, long hair; she gave you a graduation gift! You remember Sally! She loves you!” But you don’t — at all.
The time leading up to the holidays is always hectic. Sometimes amid this flurry of activity, things fall through the cracks. If as break nears it looks like gifting is about to become one of those things, don’t fret: It may not be time to hide from gift-less, disappointed family members and friends just yet. Here are some last-minute gift ideas to save you from having to explain why you didn’t buy those people presents.
A sister can be a best friend or the most annoying person you know. But however you feel about your sister, buying a gift for her shouldn’t be too hard. You should hopefully know her well enough to be able to find a gift that matches the quirks of her personality, and being close in age allows you to judge how useful a gift might be. But if you’re still struggling, here are three ideas:
What’s better than receiving gifts from an anonymous admirer? Giving them, of course! The holidays are centered around the themes of thanks and giving, so what better to do than to give gifts to both the people you know well and those to whom you’ve been randomly assigned via Google Doc?
"Oh, brother." That’s what you might be thinking when you realize, now that it’s December, you need to start thinking about what to get your dearly beloved (read: lovably annoying) brother. Brothers are hard to shop for — they aren’t going to be satisfied with a pretty pair of earrings, and that video game they’re dying to play is much too expensive for you to buy. If you are waiting desperately for gift inspiration to strike, never fear: Here are three ideas for presents for your brother.
It’s tough to buy dads gifts for the holidays. We’ve bought them books they never ended up reading or Brookstone gadgets that ended up collecting dust in their offices. We’ve also bought them socks, in the widely diverse colors of navy, black and dark gray. The point is, while we’ve bought our dads gifts with good intentions, it’s difficult to find gifts that are both useful and unique. Here are three ideas to get you started:
By now you’ve known your roommates for a couple months. For some people this means that you feel like family, and for others, roommates are simply people who happen to breathe the same air as you. Whichever category your roommates fall into, at the end of the day you live together — and it’s the holiday season, so they deserve a gift.
Buying a gift for your boyfriend is like having a good hair day when it’s raining — it’s impossible. Too often we get stuck trying to find the most awe-inspiring option when, in actuality, all he wants is something simple, thoughtful and practical. This year, try finding gifts that speak to his interests and can add to his daily routine. It shows that you notice the little things about him and appreciate their value.
It’s not always easy to thank Grandma for those years of freshly baked cookies. The task can be daunting; she never asks for anything, and the usual Nassau Street staples seem insufficient. When you’re panicking in Palmer Square, try these options.
While it is disappointing that our RCAs can’t give us eating club passes, we should still remember to be thankful for all they do for us. Throwing cute, themed study breaks, procuring a supply of condoms from the college office and serving as a listening ear or a shoulder to cry on, our RCAs deserve something nice this holiday season. Here are some suggestions:
Instead of going to class, Gregory Owen ’15 dedicated his last month of high school to chocolate. While his classmates worked on independent projects like designing iPhone apps or directing musicals, Greg spent time in his home kitchen reading about the chemistry and history of chocolate and applying this knowledge to creating his own delicious treats. This semester, Owen channeled his strong interest in chocolate into forming a new club on campus, the Institute for Chocolate Studies.