What is the good and not expensive present for a colleague - man?
81031
Most men, like myself, enjoy practical items they can use everyday.  Some of the items you might want to consider that usually cost $20 or less include:\n\n* Wallet\n* Checkbook Cover w/ Favorite Sports Team Emblem\n* Office Space DVD (Many office workers enjoy this movie)\n* BBQ Sauce Gift Pack\n* Automotive Accessories\n* Ballpoint Pen Set\n* Favorite Team Baseball Cap\n* Favorite Sports/Team Book
832848
The key to your question is--on and off--I would never suggest that anyone spend that much on a--on and off--Let him spend the money. A gift could and should run about 50 bucks.What you start off doing, he will expect from then on.Can't he use an office set,tools,or maybe outdoor equipment?Just take care of your money, until it gets SERIOUS..Good luck.
903349
If you've got the money, if you think he'll like it, and if you guys are friends, go ahead and give it to him...  I give my friends presents during the holidays- no big deal, right?\n\nIf you're concerned about it being too much, you could always buy him a CD or make him a mix CD or something if you know what type of music he likes.  That's a bit more casual than clothing, I guess (although mix CDs can be pretty personal)...\n\nOh, and after reading some of the above suggestions- planning an activity is always good.  It doesn't HAVE to be a date unless you want it to, just a celebration type thing.  Concerts are cool, but if you can't do that, just go to the movies or something.
119444
You could give him a hand written card to thank him, being as specific as you can.  He might keep it and treasure it forever.
887984
I think a chain is an appropriate gift. It's not too sentimental but reflects something that he probably would like to wear. Trust your intuition and buy it..
593592
i guess if you are still friends it's ok to give him a gift but make sure its a 'friend' kind of gift and not a boyfriend gift. make it something he will like but not too expensive, etc.
756813
Get him something small and simple like this http://www.giftweblog.com/2006/11/02/rugged/
884913
Perhaps some sort of basketball memorabilia or something from his favorite player or team. Tickets to a game, something the two of you could do together.
862438
What about a nice pocket watch and have a personal engraving put on it, or possibly a bow and arrow set for hunting!  My hubby is a huge hunter and alot of times he uses his rifle but a few years ago I got him crossbows and he loves it!  A new rifle is an idea too!  Fishing rod and gear, video game system, Make him a nice basket filled with bubble bath-lotions-candles-sex coupons u make yourself-a bottle of champagne and 2 glasses-  he may look at u weird UNTIL u invite him into the bath with you!  Then he will be very very HAPPY with that gift!  Happy Holidays!  If he smokes a zippo lighter with an engraving.
797372
Transportation-Car;Cell Phone,Nice suit ( Coat and Pant -nice shirt and tie with a tie pin.)Nice shoes ( preferably Black Bostonian).You can buy him out of those if you can,Or buy him a  shaving set,so before he goes to office and do the shaving he will remember you for your gift.And if you wanted to be cheap than buy a shoe polish-shoe color and shoe shine brush.Or a Nice Parker or a Shaffer pen. With an Appointment book with a address book.A pocket calculator ( from Texas Instruments) for calculating mortgage.So as a Christmas gift buy for your BF whichever you can afford it.
1093228
Well, is this person your attorney, or your friend, or both?  You refer to them as "an attorney friend" but the fact that you mention that he or she is an attorney leads me to believe that their profession characterizes their identity with you more than the fact that they are your friend.  If he or she is truly your friend, get them something that you know they would like as a person, not as an attorney.  But if you're getting them a gift with the fact that they are an attorney in mind, might I suggest the following, based on your spending limit: a book of lawyer jokes, Gerry Spence's new book, a mont blanc pen, a glass caligraphy pen and ink well (for signing REALLY important documents), a small statue of Lady Justice for their desk (can be very cheap, or very expensive if done in precious metals), a nicely framed copy of the Constitution, or a salt water fish tank with a small shark breed in it.
469984
I wouldn't spend more than $50.00 dollars. Some traditional gift ideas are money clips, cuff links, a pocket watch, and etc. You can also give him a gift card to his favorite store or restaurant.
942
This is a tricky question as it may not even be allowed where you are employed. If it is there may be restrictions set by the company on how much each gift can be in cost, what types are allowed, etc. If it is a very small company talk to who is in charge about the gift giving policy. Something small and not very personal are your best choices, things like candles are always welcomed for just one idea
866483
First of all, its not the dollar value that counts but the sincerity.\n\nNot saying it is, but the mattress could have been a free gift he won, or he's just filthy rich.\n\nBut coming back to the real question, for $150, how about:\n - a set of great CDs\n - PS2/XBOX/PSP games\n - a bicycle helmet / skateboard / tennis racket\n - golf club\n - my best suggestion is to organise a surprise party for him. With that money you could prepare all the necessary stuff to convince your other friends to come along.
924333
A Rolex!\nNevermind anything like a favoriite show from his fav store, a cd, or a charm braclet
879843
I would get him a sweatshirt and a hat or a PJ set of his favorite team.  Check out Wal-Mart or Target (or another discount retailer) and you can get T-shirts around $10-15, sweatshirts $20-30 and PJ pants around $15-20.\n\nI also go to Lids for all of my guy's hats, you can expect to spend about $20-30 on a nice hat.\n\nOk, and I'm guessing you're probably young and people are giving you rude comments about giving him a b-day and x-mas gift together.  I'm sure he knows your situation.  Don't feel bad about what you're doing, it's what you can afford.  It's always the thought that counts!  Good luck!
857822
make a nice dinner for him rent a movie and stay in, it'll be more casual than buying him somthing, plus you'll probably make alot of memories and that's what's going to make it a good present