There are only FOUR shopping days left before Christmas . . . and if you're still searching for a gift for your boyfriend or girlfriend, it's time to start panicking. 

--We can't tell you what the PERFECT gift for them would be . . . but we can tell you what you should STAY AWAY FROM.  Here are three of the worst Christmas gifts for men and women . . .

--For women . . .

#1.)  Anything She NEEDS Instead of WANTS.  Just because she NEEDS new running shoes or a frying pan doesn't mean Christmas is a good time to get it for her.  

--It's nice to show you're paying attention to stuff she needs, but practical Christmas gifts don't really score you big points. 

#2.)  Jewelry in a Small, Square Box.  Unless you're proposing, giving jewelry at Christmas is tricky.  It shouldn't be given too soon in a relationship. 

--And if you're at that point where she might be EXPECTING a proposal, she'll be crushed when she realizes you got her earrings instead of an engagement ring.

#3.)  A Card You Signed in Front of Her.  Guys, this should go without saying, but when you're giving a woman a card to go with ANY gift, don't sign it right there in front of her and then hand it to her.

--And for men . . . 

#1.)  Clothes for a Better Version of Him.  Getting a guy new clothes is fine . . . as long as they fit his style.  If they DON'T, it makes it seem like you don't like what he's wearing . . . and you're trying to change him.

#2.)  Kitchen, Bath or Decorative Stuff.  Unless you can find a toaster with 38 electronic functions that also surfs the web, avoid anything for his kitchen or home. That's stuff his mother should give him . . . not his girlfriend.

#3.)  Sappy or Handmade Things.  Yes, ladies, YOU might like getting lovey-dovey handmade junk . . . but men DON'T. 

--That means no PJs with a cute pattern . . . no books filled with love poems . . . and DEFINITELY no hand-knit scarves or photo collages of you two.  Save that crap for Valentine's Day.