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• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Make Your Greetings Very Personal
• Method 2 of 2: Create an unforgettable experience
• Tips

For simple words "happy birthday!" there is much more than just congratulations. A birthday is a great opportunity to tell a person how much he means to you - be it a friend or a lover. Get creative with your birthday greetings: make a card, bake a cake, prepare a thoughtful gift - all this will show how dear the birthday person is to you.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Make Your Greetings Very Personal

1. 1 Your "happy birthday" should be special, different from others. Traditional greetings sometimes look disingenuous - choose your words to make it unique. Let your kind words not get lost among the stream of other congratulations. Here are some phrases you might find useful:
   • "Have a wonderful birthday to you!"
   • I wish you a magical holiday!
   • May your birthday be wonderful! You deserve the very best.
   • I am so glad that you are with us, and I hope that you will have a wonderful holiday today.
   • May you have another wonderful year before your next birthday!
2. 2 Come up with a unique greeting based on the age and hobbies of the birthday person. Remember all the significant events of the past year and use them when creating a congratulatory text. Mention what the birthday boy has accomplished to demonstrate that you are attentive to what is happening in his life.
   • For example, you might write something like, “Last year you managed to start your own business, and I look forward to seeing you succeed in the future. Happy Birthday!"
   • Highlights include: earning a driver's license, graduating from high school or college, buying a home, joining a family, getting a job, getting married, relocating, starting a new business, and personal accomplishments such as participating in a marathon or reading 50 books a year.
3. 3 Write a personal message with more personal wishes. Grab a postcard or pretty letterhead and take 10 minutes to write a small letter to a friend or family member. Mention the positive aspects of your communication, why this person has a special place in your life, and what would you wish him in the future.
   • The time you spent writing your own congratulations is already a gift in itself. In most cases, we correspond via the Internet or talk on the phone, and handwritten congratulations are what will stay with the birthday boy for a long time.
4. 4 Tell your dear birthday boy what you like about him. Now is the right moment to show your love! Think about the joy your relationship brings you and what good things you have learned about it over the past year. It will be funny if you insert a joke that only the two of you can understand, or write down what else you would like to celebrate together next year.
   • You could say something like: “It seemed like it couldn't be better, but every time you pleasantly surprise me. Happy Birthday". Or: "I wish you, my dear man, that your birthday is as wonderful as you are!"
5. 5 Express your gratitude when it comes to a parent's birthday. Take time to call or see your parent to convey your birthday wishes in person. Thank him for what he means to you and be sincere about it. If you have a tense relationship with a parent, it's okay - try to remember that you have them and that their holiday is a special occasion to say "thank you" or just "Happy birthday".
   • Say, for example: “It is difficult to express in words how glad I am that I have such a father. Happy birthday dad!" Or something like that: "I know that today I became what I became, because you, mom, were by my side, thank you - I hope you have the happiest birthday!"
   • When parents pass away, their birthdays are painful reminders of the loss. Remember the parent, visit places that meant something to him, or look at old photographs to honor his memory.
6. 6 On your best friend's birthday, highlight what makes him unique. Think of any moments - sentimental, funny, weird, random - to show your friend the special thing between you. Say it personally, be honest and sincere in your gratitude so that the birthday person feels especially pleasant on his birthday.
   • "May your birthday be as sweet as cake, and may you have as much joy in the coming year as you bring your loved ones!" - and: “Stay the way you are, because you are the best and you are my best friend. Happy Birthday!" Here are two examples of short and sweet greetings.
7. 7 Give your colleague's birthday greeting a more personal touch. When everyone is signing a greeting card in a circle, take a moment to write something more than just “happy birthday”. Depending on how well you know the birthday person, you can write: "All the best for the year ahead", or more specifically: "I wish you more joint projects in the future."
   • Do not forget to subscribe to the congratulation so that it is clear who it is from.
8. 8 Congratulate your friend in his native language. Or, if you know that your friend or relative has always wanted to go somewhere, use the language of that country. Find an audio version of the phrase you want to pronounce online to practice pronunciation. In many cultures, there are classic phrases - happy birthday greetings. Find them, and then your congratulations will become even more original.
   • For example, “happy birthday” in Spanish, Italian or Japanese will make your greeting funny and unique.

Method 2 of 2: Create an unforgettable experience

1. 1 Buy or make a greeting card. Look for a greeting that suits the birthday person, or show your imagination and make a postcard by hand or on a computer. Write a congratulation on your own behalf, it's better than just signing the finished text.
   • If you are not planning to meet the birthday person at your birthday or in the near future, send the postcard by mail a few days before the event so that it will be received on time.
   • Sending a greeting card is a great way to show you care because you took the time to buy or make a card.
2. 2 Send a well thought out message via email or SMS. Don't just write "happy birthday" and that's it - sign a few more lines, let the message be more sincere. You can also attach a photo of you and your birthday boy to revive your shared memories.
   • Since SMS can be more impersonal than email exchanges or face-to-face communication between people, pay attention to your message and consider what to write.
3. 3 Order delivery of flowers or a gift. Find out about the possibility of delivery a few days before the event by contacting a florist or shop near the place where the birthday person lives. Unobtrusively find out where your friend will be on the right day - at home or at work - so that they can deliver the gift.
   • You can find out where the person will be by asking a simple question like, “Well, what are your birthday plans? I usually take the day off and celebrate at home. " This will start a conversation, and you will find out the birthday boy's plans.
   • Do not forget to attach a note with your name to the bouquet or gift. On the website or in person with the seller, you will be asked what to write in the note.
   • You can even order a takeout that the birthday boy loves and send him a treat.
4. 4 Bake the birthday boy his favorite treat. Perhaps it will be cake, cookies, muffins, lemon tarts, or chocolate-coated pretzels. Take a couple of hours to prepare your favorite dessert. Bring these treats yourself or send them the day before to the holiday table if you are somewhere far away.
   • If you're shipping a dessert like a cookie, vacuum it to keep it fresh.
   • Attach a postcard to the treat and write something like this: “I know how much you like carrot cakes, so I want them to be on your holiday table. I hope, you like it!"
5. 5 Invite the birthday person to dine together. Time is often the most precious thing we have, and if you spend it with your friend or loved one, he will feel loved and cared for. You can invite the birthday person for a cup of coffee or treat him to lunch somewhere in a pleasant place for him. Take care of reserving a table, if required.
   • When inviting a friend to a restaurant, keep in mind that you pay for everyone. If he ends up having to pay for his order, there will be an unpleasant surprise!
6. 6 Buy or make yourself a well-thought-out gift. Throughout the year, pay attention to what you would like to have a birthday boy. Gifts should not be expensive, but pleasant. Your choice depends on the personal interests of the birthday person.
   • The simplest ideas will do, such as making a playlist of his favorite tunes this year or buying him a guide to the places he plans to visit.
   • You can even buy a massage or spa gift certificate for your friend. It's even better if it's some kind of event that you can go to together and have a great time!

Tips

• If you've forgotten someone's birthday, that's okay! Just apologize for your forgetfulness and wish everything you wanted on your birthday.
• Log all birthdays in your phone planner and set up an annual notification so you don't miss important dates.