Cards for people who don’t like cards

Some people don’t dislike you — they just dislike cards.

They don’t want to write in them, they don’t keep them, and they definitely don’t want anything emotional or over-the-top. Unfortunately, birthdays, anniversaries and life events still happen, which means a card is often unavoidable.

The good news is: you can buy a card that doesn’t feel like a card at all.

1. Avoid anything traditional

If someone doesn’t like cards, traditional designs are the fastest way to get it wrong.

Flowery language, generic messages and obvious “occasion” branding tend to feel preformative rather than thoughtful. A card that quietly acknowledges the situation — or even mocks it — feels much more appropriate.

👉 This is why our funny cards are often chosen by people who openly claim they “hate cards”.

2. Cards that feel self-aware work best

The best cards for people who don’t like cards are usually self-aware.

They acknowledge the awkwardness of the situation, the obligation of buying a card, or the fact that neither of you are really into this — and that shared understanding is what makes it funny.

A simple, knowing line beats a heartfelt message every time.

3. Cultural references beat emotional messages

People who dislike cards often respond better to humour that comes from shared taste rather than sentiment.

British comedy, dry observations, or slightly uncomfortable humour makes the card feel more like an inside joke than a forced gesture.

👉 This is why collections like our Alan Partridge cards work well — they feel specific, not generic.

4. “Any occasion” cards are usually safer

If someone doesn’t like cards, they probably don’t want the occasion spelled out either.

Cards that work for any occasion — without balloons, hearts or big declarations — let the moment pass without making a thing of it. They show effort without drawing attention.

👉 Our funny cards for any occasion are designed for exactly this reason.

The takeaway

For people who don’t like cards, the best choice is something that:

• doesn’t feel traditional
• isn’t emotional
• feels honest rather than preformative

If it makes them smirk instead of sigh, you’ve picked the right one.