With COVID-19 vaccines rolling out in various parts of the world, the world is (hopefully) turning back to the “old normal” that people know and love. This will definitely have an impact on people’s lifestyles. For example, social gatherings may start becoming part of your lives again. This means birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, or simple hangouts with friends.

Along with various occasions and celebrations comes the number one struggle of those invited: what gift should you get? It’s usually easy to shop for people who you know like the back of your hand. But how about people like your manager’s daughter? Or your colleague who just invited everyone from the office? Or your daughter’s classmate who will be having a party? The quick and easy answer may surprise you—it’s novelty socks, and we’ll tell you why.

Here are a few reasons why novelty socks make the best gifts for the people who are not really strangers, but who are also not your close friends.

1.Novelty socks are cute and affordable gifts.

Let’s talk about the budget—socks are relatively inexpensive, making it not too heartbreaking to purchase a couple of pairs or even a sock box. If your exchange gift events have budget limits, it’s easy to find a pair that’s both affordable and high-quality. Usually, people don’t feel comfortable spending a ton of dollars on gifts for acquaintances, so socks fit the bill nicely. Check out these celebration socks that will surely be a hit for anyone!

2.You don’t have to worry about getting the right “size” or “fit.”

It’s always a challenge to buy apparel for people. They may not be the right fit, or may not be flattering. Additionally, you only usually buy apparel for people who are very close to you. With socks, you don’t have to worry about them being too tight or too loose. The size can easily be estimated. These vintage-printed novelty socks are definitely your best bet.

3.Designed novelty socks always get a good reaction after being opened.

Ever experience opening a gift and going “Awww!” and being all smiles after? Novelty socks with unique designs tend to have this effect. So even if these socks are not that expensive, they’re guaranteed to bring a smile to the receiver’s face. For example, these nature-themed novelty socks will definitely make your acquaintances smile once they see them.

4.Novelty socks are easy to personalize even if you don’t know too much about the person.

With acquaintances, you only probably know a few things about them. Maybe you know they like make up, or they have a dog, or they have a pet fish. While you’re not really that intimate with them, you at least know a little about them. Is your officemate a Star Wars fan based on the Star Wars toys he has in his cubicle? Gift him these Star Wars themed socks and you might be his new favorite colleague.

5.Everyone needs socks at some point in their life.

The thing with giving gifts to acquaintances is you don’t know for sure if they’re going to use it. But socks will always be needed. Even if your acquaintance wears sandals all the time, she will need socks when she goes running. Or she might need socks when she’s feeling cold. There’s always a use for socks, and they would be super happy to find cute novelty socks in their closet when the time comes that they need to wear socks.

Exciting days ahead—and there will surely be more reasons to celebrate. Never fret again about gift shopping and make novelty socks your go-to gift.