Giving the right gift can be tricky, even more so during the holidays. While you scour the stores, here are a few things you should NEVER give someone.

The 10 Gifts You Should Never Give Someone
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The 10 Gifts You Should Never Give Someone

I'll admit, I'm a gift card giver and my wife says that's taking the easy way out. I don't buy them for everyone, usually the younger people on my list. Part of my desire to give gift cards is because I don't want someone to say to themselves, "why did he think I would like this." This list is a great way to avoid that statement.

10 Gifts You Should Never Give Someone

The 10 Gifts You Should Never Give Someone
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The 10 Gifts You Should Never Give Someone

Pets

The 10 Gifts You Should Never Give Someone
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The 10 Gifts You Should Never Give Someone

Gym memberships

The 10 Gifts You Should Never Give Someone
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The 10 Gifts You Should Never Give Someone

Self-help books

The 10 Gifts You Should Never Give Someone
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The 10 Gifts You Should Never Give Someone

School or office supplies

The 10 Gifts You Should Never Give Someone
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The 10 Gifts You Should Never Give Someone

Bathroom scale

The above are ALL horrible ideas for gifts... DON'T DO IT! Head to MSN.com to see 5 more bad idea gifts.

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