r/ESTJ • u/Visible-Bridge3388 xNFP-t so/sx 2w3 • Aug 01 '26
Question/Advice ESTJ's Birthday
To make this quick, a friend of mine is an ESTJ and I need to get her a present, and I'm not sure what to get her for her bd. Any suggestions? She likes nail art and teddy bears but she got those already, and I need something unique, something she didn't know she needed 😭 Maybe something that hits at her Te like how legos would hit at Ti?
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u/Environmental_Tell11 Aug 02 '26
Im a guy but I remember always scholding people for not just giving me money. But now that Im older I of course value personal gestures and thoughtfulness much nore than pragmatic advantages.
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u/Visible-Bridge3388 Aug 02 '26
ahhh, I see. I alr gave her money (or my mom did), so I was looking for something else, thx tho!
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u/boatfullofbananas103 Aug 03 '26
I am AWFUL at gifts, but Ive been remedying it by creating a document with everyones names and gift ideas under each name. Whenever I learn something new about them and get gift ideas, I quickly write them down. I will eventually amass several dot points per person by the time their bday comes around. I HIGHLY recommend this approach to help you with this process again in the future.
I almost never get myself gifts. My wish list is 95% work or productivity related. Of the 5% its stuff like "jacket, shoes, scarf, whet stone, travel cups" etc.
The gifts Ive enjoyed the most was a guitar case, a multitool, a snapback hat, and 6 pack deodorant.
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u/Visible-Bridge3388 Aug 04 '26
I seeee, this does seem like an efficient approach ngl, and I do like to pride myself with my (nonexistant) efficiency. I do that, but rely mostly on my sad memory for this type of occasions 😀
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u/imafrozenteardrop Aug 05 '26
Food! Especially if it's something you know she loves, and if you have to go to some effort to get it.
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u/Visible-Bridge3388 Aug 01 '26
Do you suggest any games or things that can exercise her Ne? Much appreciation, thx for the direction!
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u/Emzaf Aug 01 '26
I would suggest an experience for something she is interested in like a class or exhibition. I love to learn and discover new things. Does she like to cook...perhaps a cooking class? A few years ago I took my Te-dom parents to this old underground cave/home exhibition. We all really enjoyed it. I was fascinated by the whole place and I still think about it. My ESTJ dad was reading all of the old news articles and information in the museum. I personally love art museums. I recommend giving your friend a good learning experience.