Father’s Day is right around the corner and lucky for you, I have no post about the top 5 greatest or cheapest Father’s Day gifts. I’ll leave that for the other 5 billion bloggers to cover. I considered writing about what to do with a ton of old ties, but that seemed well covered also. Let me say, that it is quite popular to make old ties into quilts, if you’re crafty like that.
Instead, I’ve decided to point out when you should not even buy your dad a tie in the first place. This way, you don’t have an unworn tie collection that needs to be made into a quilt.
When Not to Ever Buy Dad a Tie Even If It’s Father’s Day
Dad is Not a Tie Guy: If your dad only wears ties to church on Easter Sunday, I’m pretty sure he has the tie wardrobe covered. He does not need nor want another tie and if you get him one he’ll forget about it by Easter and quite possibly will never wear it.
Dad Tells You Not to Buy Him a Tie: This is not your father’s way of secretly telling you he wants a tie. If he specifically says “Don’t buy me any ties” that usually means he really doesn’t want a tie. He’s not trying to be funny and he doesn’t subconsciously want one. No means no.
You Think Dad Needs a Tie: Your father should have a nice tie, right? You think you should be the person that selects it and gives it to him. However nice the gesture, just buy him the tie and give it to him. Don’t make it his Father’s Day gift or gift for any other special occasion. It’s always nicer to buy people gifts that you believe they genuinely want and will be happy with.
Ties are on Sale: Cheap and frugal are all good in my book. Don’t be so cheap though that you buy your dad a tie because they’re BOGO at Macy’s and you can give one to your grandfather also. To tell you the truth, grandpa’s probably working on his own tie quilt anyway.
If you absolutely must purchase your father a necktie for Father’s Day, at least make sure he really, really wants one and by all means, make sure you are familiar with dad’s style. Some dad’s like bowties. Some like clip ons. At least get him the one he wants.
And you know what? I’m actually early. Have a great Father’s Day!