We all have that one friend who zones out at parties, prefers books over brunches, and treats loud surprises like jump scares. But when it comes to gifting them something meaningful, the answer isn’t louder, it’s softer.
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And let’s get one thing straight: if you’re still showing up to birthdays, anniversaries, or secret Santa with a generic mug that says “World’s Biggest Nerd,” we need to talk. Gone are the days of boring, forgettable gifts. Your quiet friend would love something meaningful!
The best part? You don’t need to be a craft wizard to give something extraordinary. We have done some heavy lifting. Here are some things to choose from!
1. A journaling kit - if they like writing
Journaling is no more just a diary where you write your feelings, the modern journals are so much more creative. They give you prompts and spaces to fill in your personal to professional thoughts and ideas without making you think too much “oh what do I write though?”
Buy a nice kit or create one for your friend with 2-3 journals, some pens, stickers, bookmarks & a few cookies (coz we all love cookies)
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2. Box of Experiences
This one is a crazy idea. Being around shy and introvert people have taught me but one thing - they want their own space and time sometimes and how can you gift someone that?
Well its a bit easier than you think - Box of experiences is nothing but creative decorative box with tickets and gift cards to their fav places, foods, websites they shop from regularly, massage centers, zomato or swiggy or any other online delivery cards etc. You can improvise and fill the box with as many things you think seem practical but thoughtful.
3. Personalized Scrapbooks
How does a time capsule of your friendship sound? You can personalize everything: themes, photos, quotes, even inside jokes. It’s the kind of gift your quiet friend will sit with, flip through slowly, and maybe even cry a little over (the good kind of crying).
4. A Fun, Thoughtfully-curated Hamper
Our quiet friends never really tell us what they want or even need. This is your chance to make the your best guess and curate a hamper with some small accessories like a pair of quirky socks or a personalized keychain. Not only will they possibly get something that’ve been wanting but didn’t tell you about, but also know how much you listen to them.
5. A Slow Day-out
Sometimes, the best gift is time - spent quietly. Think a calm café, a bookstore crawl, an art supplies shop, or just sitting on a park bench with a scrapbook you made them.
Add a handwritten letter, a message bottle, or a tiny gift from Rainvas to make it extra special.
Some friendships deserve a softer celebration. And with some handmade personalized gifts, you get to show love the way your quiet friend likes to receive it: calmly, meaningfully, and with intention. Not every gift needs to shout.
Here is a bonus list that would definitely become some of the best gifts of their lives
- A salon / spa gift card
- Ticket to a workshop they’ve been wanting to go to for a while
- A big box of snacks they munch on while they watch binge-watch shows.
- A theatre show or tickets to the movies - gift them, do not invite the whole gang (remember, they want quiet time not crowd time)
- Cute stickers and bookmarks if they journal
- A game ticket
- A free coffee gift card at a nice cozy cafe near their place
While your quiet friend may not say a lot, they definitely tell a lot by their actions. Make it thoughtful and have fun while you do so.
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