Christmas and New Year festivities are just around the corner. So, it's that time of the year again when you need to brainstorm a little about what gifts you should buy for your near and dear ones. And that inner circle may also include the person you have just started dating.
Buying gifts in this case may prove to be a little tricky — you wouldn't like to buy anything that might indicate that you are ready for intimacy or that you are in a hurry to commit. After all, you still need to know more about the person. So, ideally, do not go for extremely personal gifts, instead you can go for the following non-committal items:
Medley tape
If the person you are dating has a keen ear for music, you can gift him a selection of his favourite numbers. Get an USB or a pen drive and choose songs that are appropriate for the holiday mood. That way you can show your appreciation of his taste in music.
Happy reading
Books as gifts will never go out of fashion. If your date has a solid reading habit, look no further. If he's a foodie, give him, say, a cook book. Of course choose something he hasn't read so far!
Go green
Potted plants are a popular option. Check online and you will indeed be spoilt for choice. Gifting a plant will show that you care for environment.
Smug mugs
A mug can be one of the most non-committal gifts. You can personalise it with his photo or just the initials.
Just accessories
Personal clothing items may be considered intimate gifts. Instead you can focus on accessories. So, go for a pair of cufflinks or a fashionable long, woollen scarf.