We have all been there- you get invited to a holiday party or birthday celebration where you need to bring a gift. But you don’t know the person you’re supposed to give a gift to all that well. Maybe it’s a coworker, an extended family secret Santa, or the birthday party of your new partners friend. No matter the bizarre situation it can happen to us all but it doesn’t have to be overly stressful!
Below I round up 15 gift categories (with 30+ actual gift options/ideas) that are perfect for that weird situation when you need a gift idea for someone you don’t know well.
Let’s get into it so you can get to shopping-
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15 Gift Ideas For Someone You Don’t Know Well
Gift guide for when you don’t know where to start…
Gift 1: Tumbler
Let’s start with the easiest option in my humble opinion – giving a tumbler (insulated water bottle) is just something that everyone tends to like. It isn’t offensive, it’s usable and you can never really have too many of them.
Here are some great gender neutral ones-
Gift 2: Power bank
Power banks are something we always need but never seem to have. Which makes them a great gift idea for just about any adult!!!
Gift 3: Coasters
Another thing we always need more of and no matter the person you are buying for, a simple but aesthetic coaster is a solid gift option.
Gift 4: Unoffensive card game
Games are easy, fun, and perfect for just about anyone! Of course I recommend going with a PG card game for someone you are getting to know to avoid any awkward situations lol
Gift 5: Local merch
Chances are you know where this person lives and they probably live in the same city as you- so bond over it by getting them some local merch!!!
Obviously sub the below options for your town or state-
Gift 6: Blankets
Who doesn’t enjoy a new cozy blanket? Exactly! So it makes a perfect gift for a practically stranger-
Gift 7: Food gift box
Edible gifts are always a good way to go when you just aren’t sure what to get someone!
Gift 8: House plants
Maybe I am a tiny bit bias here but as a plant parent I think everyone can enjoy and love a house plant…. as long as you get one that is truly easy to care for. AKA don’t get someone a succulent, they are way trickier than we tend to think they are.
My recommendation is a pothos-
Or a snake plant-
Gift 9: Coffee or candle warmer
Coffee or candle warmers are a great option- something we all tend to want and enjoy but will never get for ourselves.
Gift 10: Pet presents
If you know that the person you are getting the gift for has a pet then getting something that is “for the pet” is the perfect option. It’s never awkward to spoil a pet!!!
Gift 11: Portable speaker
A go to option for anyone that you really just don’t know what to get.
Gift 12: High end cooking ingredients
Ingredients that are high quality and not something people tend to get for themselves!
Gift 13: Small kitchen gadgets
Easy and fun- a great gift option for someone who is just an acquaintance!
Gift 14: AirTags
A basic and easy gift that everyone appreciates getting.
Gift 15: Coffee/tea mug
Last but certainly not least is the basic but crowd favorite is a coffee or tea mug.
Korra-Shay
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