Gift Giving Tips From A Not So Nerdy Nerd

I love the holidays. For me it’s the time of the year when I can ignore seasonal depression, appreciate artificial heat, family time, gifts, and food – I mean really it’s Second Thanksgiving. Cuz after the holidays, when the sun doesn’t come out anymore and it’s just cold, I want to hibernate in my bed until July. But that said, the best part of the holidays for me is gift giving. I love watching someone open a present. The joy of them receiving that thing they need and/or really want that will make life just that much sweeter is unbeatable. Not to toot my own horn, but I am a pretty good gift giver… toot toot. So I’m gonna give you some tips that you may be able to use this holiday season. Now these tips are for the person who may not be so nerdy but who is shopping for a real nerd. From Michael Cho’s Sketchbook. Tip 1 First off, you gotta be an excellent listener. Throughout the year really pay attention to every time they smile looking at something, or say, “One day I’m gonna get one of those.” Note that specific conversation about that one video game. This will result in a surprise gift and earn you the classic – “You were listening!” Or “How did you know?” As a not-so-nerdy gift giver who may not be knowledgeable about the fandom, make sure you ask questions at the store, Game Stop, or comic book shop. It’s key that you get the right thing. Tip 2 Which brings me to my next tip: Attention to detail is important. Just because you may not know all about this thing, your ner…