Secrets revealed!!! How to get your guy to shop for new glasses?
By Eye Candy Steve
Secrets revealed!!! How to get your guy to shop for new glasses?
Getting your guy to
purchase new specs can be a very trying experience. Once you do the
hard part and schedule him for an eye exam, the rest should be easy,
right? But as a man, I know it isn’t. A scant minority of us find joy
in shopping for glasses, but the vast majority see it as a major chore.
What is important is YOU know it is important.
You have to take charge and make sure he not only sees great but looks
great too. We know it’s “no day at the beach” to get your significant
other to the glasses shop. Each guy has his own shopping personality.
Understanding his inner motivations will help you have a stress free
experience. Here is a breakdown of shopping styles based on our
experience at Eye Candy and also some helpful tips.
Identifying your man’s optical shopping style (which one is yours?)
1. The “I don’t care” guy:
This
guy doesn’t want to shop, and looks at it something like a prison
interrogation, the faster he complies, the sooner he can get paroled and
go on with the rest of his day.
The good news – He will defer to you on what frame looks good on him provided it isn’t too “weird”.
The bad news
– He will be so quick to agree that you will never know if he actually
likes his new glasses. Ladies avoid your instinct for inclusion. He
really just doesn’t care!
Your strategy
– Much like a child, bait him with the promise of a stop for lunch or
The Home Depot after. Pick a style that YOU really like on him. He
will wear them to make YOU happy. Easy peasy!
Degree of difficulty – 2 out of 5 stars
2. The “I don’t care but secretly I really do” guy:
This guy pretends not
to care about picking new glasses but HE REALLY DOES. Don’t be fooled.
For whatever reason he feels the need to be nonchalant but his inner
self is reeling as he doesn’t want to get a frame that looks bad on him.
The good news – He will complain a bit about going to optical store, but when he gets there, he will become progressively more engaged.
The bad news
– You will think this will be a quick painless experience but this guy
may ultimately test your patience as he can become very indecisive.
Your strategy
– Defer to the optician/stylist on this one. While he values your
input in frame selection, he is often secretly consumed by an inner need
of social approval. Be in-sync with the optician when he tries on the
glasses YOU like best. Wink, wink.
Degree of difficulty – 5 out of 5 stars
3. The “I know exactly what I want. I’m the master of my own destiny” guy.
This
guy actually may leave you out of the equation and go glasses shopping
on his own. This is all great as long as he has good taste and the
optician will help him. If you are with him, he will usually find your
suggestions useful as he wants to analyze ALL the data.
The good news
– It doesn’t take much prodding to get him to buy new glasses
especially if you give him a few subtle hints that his glasses are old,
out of fashion or both.
The bad news
– He is the most strong willed and tends to be a perfectionist.
Finding the perfect pair can be painfully long as he will evaluate the
smallest of details.
Your strategy –
He can be at times almost too self-assured. Let him be the boss but
let him know in your own special way which pair he should choose.
Degree of difficulty – 4 out of 5 stars
4. The “What’s in it for me” guy:
This guy turns a
simple suggestion that he needs new glasses into a game. He has a “tit
for tat” type of mentality. If he needs new specs, you need to approach
him with both a carrot and a stick. It could be as simple as promising
him lunch at B Spot. On the other hand, a veiled threat works well too.
If he doesn’t go pick out glasses, there is less appealing errand to
run instead like shopping for new drapes. Know his hot buttons... make
the optical the lesser of the two evils.
The good news – While he needs a little pushing, this guy will usually be amicable once he’s in the store.
The bad news – It was hard enough to get him out to buy a new pair of specs, so ease up on him the rest of day. Don’t push.
Your strategy –
Schedule a formal appointment with your favorite optical. Tell him that
the trip to the store is planned rather than impromptu. This gives him
less leverage on bowing out and you ultimately get what you want.
Degree of difficulty – 3 out of 5 stars
5. The “I kinda dig this” guy:
This
guy is your dream shopper. If your guy is this guy, you probably
wouldn’t bother to read this post. He genuinely likes shopping and you
too will collaborate well on picking the perfect pair.
The good news – This is one easy Saturday afternoon for you!
The bad news
– He can be the guy that can “break the bank” and want six pairs. He
can get so caught up glasses shopping that he won’t be able to decide.
He also may make a simple one-hour errand and turn it into a five-hour
marathon. Fun… but let’s face it… you have other stuff to do.
Your stategy
– Get him thinking about getting new specs long before the actual
shopping trip. Let him explore the optical stores websites as he loves
being informed. Also, the more he knows in advance, the faster he will
make a decision. Win-win for both of you.
Degree of difficulty – 1 out of 5 stars
6. The “what’s this going to cost me” guy:
This
guy is all about looking his best as long as it doesn’t cost him an arm
and a leg. He understands quality but needs to balance this based on
price.
The good news
– While he may try to get off with an inexpensive pair, he usually
settles for something a lot better. This suits you fine as he looks
better too!
The bad news – He often will visit more than several shops to see if he can get a better deal on a “like” pair of glasses.
Your strategy
– Even in the same style make sure this guy has options. If you push
him to choose between glasses he feels are “too pricey”, he may walk
completely and you will have to start all over. Despite the price tag,
he does value your opinion of what truly looks best. He may grumble a
bit if you both ultimately decide on the more costly pair. Just give a
kiss on the cheek and tell him he looks fantastic and he will melt.
Degree of difficulty – 3 out of 5 stars
Summary: Une fin heureuse
Keeping
your guy looking cool and in fashion includes eyewear. Knowing his
approach to shopping will allow you a stress free trip to the store.
Everybody is different and your guy may exhibit characteristics from
more than one type. Keep calm, breath, and dive in with both feet!
Happy shopping… until next time.
Stay sweet!
Eye Candy Steve, 18.08.2014 |
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