How do guys express sympathy to other guys?

My hubby once gave a card to another guy to express gratitude and he got made fun of by his guy friends.

Now one of his BFFS just got out of surgery and he would like to send something but is gun shy bc of the last experience.

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hartfire

It depends on your hubby's friend's personality, cultural background and values.
If the friend is not comfortable with verbal expressions of emotions, perhaps he would be happy with a gesture. For instance, if he need time to convalesce after the surgery, maybe he'd enjoy the gift of a magazine about his favourite interests, or maybe a book - something relaxing, entertaining and easy to read.
Or maybe he'd just enjoy a visit, a gift of edibles and a catch up chat - perhaps to talk about how things went with the op/