It is the holiday season again, which means it is time for family, snow, Christmas trees, and most importantly, presents. If you are planning on purchasing a gift for the teenage girl you know, don’t go into the stores blindly. teenage girls are one of the hardest people to buy for, as they seem to always be unhappy with just about everything; however, by following this simple guideline of what not to buy, you can save yourself embarrassment and disappointment from the female receiving your gift.
1. Books
First on the list of 10 worst gifts for teenage girls is books. While it may seem like a great idea to purchase her a nice, relaxing, and intriguing book, the fact of the matter is quite simple: almost every teenage girl on the planet is not interested in reading any type of book, from romance to horror. They either don’t have time, are completely uninterested, or think it is uncool. In a teenage girls mind, who would want to read a book? They are already forced to do that in school and with homework, and they would much rather be with their friends or talking on the phone then being engaged in some boring book.
2. Barbies
Remember when that teenage girl was an adorable little girl that could spend hours playing with dolls, especially Barbies? Well, hate to break it to you but the little girl you used to know is all grown up and wouldn’t be caught dead with a Barbie. When it comes to Barbies, they may have been all the rage when she was a lot younger; but now a days, she is much more interested in boys and cellphones then imaginary play with her once loved doll collection.
3. Candies
Who wouldn’t let a ton of sweet, delicious, and all around delectable candy? That teenage girl you know, thats who. Although it is no secret that everyone on this world will fall madly in love with candy, teenage girls are at a certain age where they think candy is the devil. Candy may be extremely tasty and they may even have a secret love for it; however, candy is also a known factor of weight gain, and that is simply not OK with a teenage girl. If a teenage girl opens up a box of candies, she will be practically enraged at the fact that you are trying to make her gain weight and be unattractive to those cute guys in her classroom.
4. Panties
When she goes to open her gift, there is no doubt that opening up a box full of panties is not ideal. No teenage girl wants to unwrap a beautiful gift, only to find a stockpile of panties. There are two reasons why she will out and out hate this present. First and foremost, you could have gotten the wrong style- or even worse, the wrong size! Save yourself the hassle and pass on the panties. She will be devastated if the panties are too big, and even more hurt if they are under the category of ‘granny panties’. Secondly, it is quite a boring gift. Which do you think is better, a bunch of boring pairs of underpants or a new bracelet? You make the call.
5. Gift Cards
If you can’t think of what to buy someone, it is a common option to just purchase a gift card and let your gift receiver pick out what they really want. When it comes to teenage girls, though, this gift looks incredibly unthoughtful. She won’t want to receive a gift card with money on it. It will make her feel unwanted, like you didn’t know her well enough to be able to buy her something she wanted. On the other hand, she would much rather just receive cash then be limited to one shop, especially if the store you picked is not one of her absolute favorites.
6. Weight Loss Products
The ultimate insulting gift on the planet, weight loss product; don’t do it. Purchasing any type of weight loss product for a girl of any age is a sure fire way to get them royally pissed off; and while being pissed off, they will more than likely lose a ton of self esteem in the process. Weight loss products for every woman as a gift is an absolute no no.
7. CDs
While getting a CD a couple of years ago might have been really cool to a teenage girl, in this day and age it is a big no no. CDs used to be a great gift for kids; however, CDs are quickly becoming a thing of the past thanks to the digital world. There are two potential risks when buying a CD. The first risk is that you will purchase a band or singer that the girl doesn’t like, which means she will have no opportunity to enjoy your gift. Secondly, you could offend her by buying something so aged. She would much rather get a gift card for iTunes then getting a CD. That way, she can pick the music she really wants and be able to transfer it onto her iPod, MP3, cellphone, etc.
8. Clothes
Another go-to for those who don’t know what to buy their teenage girl is clothes. There are so many risks when it comes to buying clothes for a female it is not even funny. If you buy something that isn’t in style, she will be unhappy and will definitely not wear it. If you buy her something that is too big or too small, she will be insulted and think she is either too fat or too skinny. When it comes to buying a teenage girl clothes, you simply can’t win and it is best to buy a different gift.
9. Cellphones
Much like the issue of clothing, you never want to buy your teenage girl a cellphone. The reason for this is simple: you probably won’t buy the one she wants. She will want a specific type, in the right color, and one that matches her friends phones to a tee. If you don’t have all of the specifics in order, it is best to opt out of purchasing her a cellphone altogether. Instead, offer to take her to the store so she can choose which one she absolutely wants.
10. Cheap items
Last on the list of 10 Worst Gifts for Teenage Girls is cheap items. Items bought from the Dollar Tree, 99 Cent Store, and other popular cheap stores are not the places to go to when buying a present for a teenage girl; or any woman for that matter. Woman have a keen eye for cheap gifts, and there is no doubt that she will be unsatisfied with a cheap present. Not only will she never use the item you got her, she will probably be upset and insulted that you could possibly spend so little on her.
