The right earring can accentuate any man's style. As harmless as the earring seems, it has been the center of much controversy, especially regarding men. People try to associate a man's earring to everything from his sexual orientation to his religious convictions. This is exactly why choosing a man's earring is such a fastidious pursuit. Knowing a man's style and taste is central to choosing a suitable earring.

1Ask him what type of earring, if any, that he wears or would wear. This is the most direct way of finding out his preference for earrings. This way, you are not trying to guess or make an assumption, which could be wrong.

2Take note of his clothing and fashion tastes. Know that not all earrings are suitable for all men. Look at other men to get an idea of how style of dress coincides with earrings.

3Be mindful of his occupation. Buying a flesh tunnel earring for a man that works in a corporate office is probably not a good idea. However, it would probably be perfect for someone that worked in a bar or nightclub.

4Understand his personality. Earrings speak volumes to a man's character and personality.

5Learn what type of music he likes to listen to. Most hip-hop fans wear the diamond studs. Rock and Roll fans prefer hoops and gauges. Country music fans, also, prefer small hoops.

6Consider whether he would be willing to alter the physical shape of his ear for an earring. Earrings like flesh tunnels change the shape of the ear.

7Find out if he wants a piercing or not. Magnetic and clip-on earrings are the perfect alternatives to piercings.