Sometimes, the gift your guy really wants is not the one he's asking for.
Only under the guarantee of anonymity (and the promise he won't be judged!) does what a man really want for the holidays come to the surface.
We asked the men of Business Insider what they really want for the holidays this season — and it's certainly an interesting mix.
From connected activewear to super-useful tech gadgets, there's sure to be something your recipient would enjoy. Take advantage of the brash honesty of BI's male employees.
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The Canary automated all-in-one security device is both useful and fun.

"If I could spy on my dog, check for bumps in the night without leaving my bedroom, and possibly catch a robber, that would give me great peace of mind," one BI staffer said. "Paying a lower renter's insurance bill every year would just be icing on the home security cake."
Price:$180
The Tag Heuer Connected is the perfect substitute for the Apple Watch.

"The TAG Connected looks like a cool smartwatch that also really looks like a watch," a BI staffer said. "Plus, TAG has set up a program where you can trade the Connected in for a 'real' TAG watch after two years."
Price:$1,500
A Tile tracking device is perfect for the absentminded man.

"Because I am extremely forgetful and lose everything that I own. Especially my keys," one BI staffer confessed.
Price: $25
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