The fairer sex tend to be bigger spenders, falling for cosmetics, clothes and shoes among other items that make up much-needed retail therapy. Women tend to have a knack for finding bargains, coupled with natural negotiation skills to get the lowest possible price.
For most men, however, shopping is not all that popular a pastime. Many men view the act of purchasing in purely pragmatic terms and aim for efficiency, in order to get it done quickly, often forgoing the comparison of prices and considering discounts.
Relationship counsellor John Gray wrote about the differences between males and females in his bestseller Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. At this time of year, both genders literally come from the North Pole as they assume the role of Mr and Mrs Clause, who don't want to disappoint family members and friends when opening Christmas presents.
For both sexes, it's much easier to buy for yourself than others, the latter a real hassle during the holiday season when they have to guess what's on people's wishlist.
No budget to wrap up an iPhone 6? Then head to the cosmetic counters, where there's a bounty of gifts for both him and her. This simplifies the shopping process when finding something special for the opposite sex.
The beauty kits won't fail to delight the ladies, while the grooming sets can start the rugged guy in your life off on a smart new look.
