Author:
Louise Ward
Date Of Creation:
5 February 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
Telling someone "Happy Birthday" is probably more than just these stereotypes. A person's birthday is a great time for you to tell them what they mean to you, whether they're friends or relatives. You can celebrate a person's birthday in creative ways — send a birthday message, bake a cake or buy a meaningful gift— to show how much you care for and appreciate them.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Say a personalized birthday greeting
Say "Happy Birthday" differently. Traditional wishes can sometimes feel exaggerated, so try to say something different and unique. Amidst the countless "Happy Birthday" words, make your wishes stand out. You can refer to some suggestions below:
- Have a great birthday!
- Wish you the best of your birthday!
- Hope you have a pleasant birthday! You deserve the best.
- Nice to meet you and happy birthday to you.
- Enjoy your next trip around the sun!
Come up with a unique wish based on the person's age and life experiences. Consider and incorporate any important events that have happened in the past year into your wishes. Praise the person's accomplishments so that they know that you care about their life.- You can say, “Last year I set up my own company, and I wish you all the success next year. Happy birthday!"
- Some examples of important events include driving lessons, graduating from high school or a college education program, buying a new home, getting married, getting a new job, getting married, moving house, starting a business. , and accomplish a personal goal such as a jogging or reading 50 books a year.
Write personal wishes to make your birthday even more special. Buy a birthday card or blank card and spend about 10 minutes in your room writing a note to a friend or family member. Think about what positives they have brought into your life, what made them special, and what you really hope for them next year.- Taking the time to write a letter by hand is a gift. Today people communicate almost quickly over the Internet or by phone, so the recipient of your handwritten letter will be for a long time.
Share what you like about your crush on their birthday. This is a great time to show how much you value your crush! Think about what makes you happy about having a strong relationship with them and the things you've learned from them over the past year. It will be interesting to refer to meaningful jokes or ideas to celebrate their upcoming birthday with them.- Try saying, “Just when I thought things couldn't get any better, you surprised me with your sweet love. Happy birthday". Or, "Have a beautiful and wonderful birthday as you are, my love!"
Show your gratitude if you wish your parents a happy birthday. Take the time to call or meet your parents on your birthday to send them a warm greeting. Show gratitude to your parents in your life and be sincere. If you have a strained relationship with them, that's okay — remember they're your parents and their birthdays are a special opportunity to say "Thank you" or simply "Happy Birthday" .
- You can say, “No words can express my gratitude to you. Happy birthday mom!" Or try saying, "I know I am today thanks to you in my life, thank you — I wish you the happiest birthday!"
- If your parents have passed away, their birthday is probably a painful memory that reminds you of the loss. You can take time to remember them, visit their grave or look at old photos to remember them.
Celebrate a unique birthday for your best friend. Choose a topic of affection, humor, weirdness, or simplicity to summarize the relationship between you and your best friend. Show respect in a personal, honest, and sincere way so that they will feel special on their birthday.
- "I wish you a sweet birthday like a cake and have a year full of joy with friends!" and "Be yourself because you are such a wonderful person — happy birthday to my best friend!" are two great examples of short and sweet wishes.
Say a personal colleague's birthday wish. When giving out a birthday card to everyone to sign at the company, you can take a minute to write meaningful wishes longer than "Happy Birthday". Depending on how close you are to the person, you can either write "Best wishes" or more personal, "Looking forward to working with you in many upcoming projects".
- Make sure you sign it under the greeting to make it more personal.
Use your friends' local language to celebrate their birthday. Or, if there's a place that your friends or family members want to visit all the time, use the language of the place. Find an online sound clip of the phrase you want to say to practice pronunciation. Most cultures have special ways to celebrate a birthday — study those customs to make your wishes more unique.
- For example, "Happy Birthday" in Spanish, Italian, or Japanese is a fun and unique way to say your greetings.
Method 2 of 2: Create a memorable experience
Buy or make a birthday card. Find a suitable birthday card, or create and design it manually or on the computer. Write a private message on the card instead of just signing it.
- If you're not planning on meeting the person near their birthday, email the card a few days in advance so they can be picked up in time.
- Sending cards is a great way to show interest because buying or making cards takes time.
Send meaningful emails or text messages. Don't just write "Happy Birthday" — write a few more lines to make the greeting more personal. You can attach pictures of you and the person to remind you of the experiences together.
- Since texting is less personal than direct correspondence or correspondence, focus and think twice about what you should say.
Send flowers or gift baskets. Contact the florist or store where he or she lives a few days in advance to schedule a delivery. You can normally ask if they'll be at home or at work on their birthday to make sure they'll receive a gift.
- You can tell where they are going by asking, “Do you have any plans for your birthday week? I usually don't party, I just eat birthdays at home ”. This will initiate the conversation and they will let you know if they have special plans.
- Write your name on the card on the flower / gift basket. The website or the order recipient will ask you what you want to write on the card.
- You can even order their favorite treats to make the birthday party even more special.
Make their favorite dessert. Whether it's a birthday cake, cookie, muffin, lemon cake, or a chocolate-covered cookie, take a few hours to make the cake they love. You can bring cakes to them directly on their birthday, or send them the night before as a gift from someone far away.
- If you are sending cookies, place them in an airtight container or bag to keep them fresh.
- Attach a dessert card that says “I know you love carrot cake and I want you to have a very special birthday. I hope you enjoy it! ”
Invite the person to eat separately. Time is often the most valuable asset we have, so spending a little time with a friend or relative will make them feel loved and cared for. You can invite them to have coffee or dinner somewhere they like. Please make a reservation in advance if necessary.
- Pay for the meal if you invite them to eat out. A surprise meal that they end up paying wouldn't be a pleasant surprise.
Buy or make a meaningful gift. Find ideas by being interested in what they've shared for the year. A meaningful gift doesn't have to be expensive. Think about their personalities and interests and make up your mind.
- A few simple ideas are to create a playlist of their favorite songs for the year or buy a travel guide they are planning.
- You can even buy a voucher for a massage or go to the spa for a relaxing experience with friends. It would be great if the two of you did something together to make time really meaningful!
Advice
- If you forget someone's birthday, it's okay! Apologize for missing it and say happy birthday to them.
- Add birthdays to your phone's calendar to get an annual reminder of these important dates.
