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• Thankfully, guys are pretty simple creatures. It makes it a lot easier to shop for them?or one would think. But that same relaxed vibe is what makes them always say that they don't know what they want and seem unimpressed with almost any gift. Fortunately for you, we've gathered a list of 9 questions that you can ask him on the sly to help you find gifts for his birthday that will get him to crack a grin of appreciation. And, who knows, maybe you'll get to know him a little bit better.

If you could eat one food every day for the rest of your life what would it be? If you could eat one food every day for the rest of your life what would it be?

• Use this answer to figure out a restaurant to eat at or a theme part to throw or a club to sign him up for.

What's your dream car? What's your dream car?

• There are lots of things you can do with this from buying a book about it to renting one for the day to going to the factory for a tour or buying him a Hot Wheels version.

If you could go one place in the world tomorrow, where would it be? If you could go one place in the world tomorrow, where would it be?

• Help him have the adventure in miniature or reality depending on what his wish is.

What would be your favorite way to pass the time if money were no object? What would be your favorite way to pass the time if money were no object?

• You'd be surprised how great of a jumping off point the answer to this can be.

What is your (hobby) collection missing? What is your (hobby) collection missing?

• This can be a direct line to a specific gift that could cost a fortune. Be prepared to rope other people in to buying this with you.

What kind of jokes make you laugh? What kind of jokes make you laugh?

• This could reveal a favorite comedian or style of movie or subject that can help you find or make a hilarious gift.

Is there anything that you want to learn that you haven't yet? Is there anything that you want to learn that you haven't yet?

• Help him do it by getting him what he needs to give a go!

Have you heard of any cool shows or events coming up? Or, are there any shows that you wish you got to see?   Have you heard of any cool shows or events coming up? Or, are there any shows that you wish you got to see?  

• Tickets to an event are always an awesome gift and if he says he wants to go, you're golden.

What are your favorite tool brands and what do you wish you had that they make?   What are your favorite tool brands and what do you wish you had that they make?  

• By asking this question you'll know exactly what types of tools he likes and exactly what he wants.