Someone who is important to you is having a birthday, but you don't know how to wish them a happy birthday. Or maybe you want to say more than just "happy birthday". Follow these tips and find the perfect way to wish a happy birthday to those you love!
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Wish Happy Birthday in Words
Step 1. Make wishes in an alternative way
Instead of the usual "happy birthday", think of a different phrase to say to the birthday boy or girl. The purpose is to wish the person happiness and luck on their special day. Think of a way to express this wish in an original way. If you can't think of anything, try one of these:
- One-hundred of these days!
- Sincere wishes for a happy birthday!
- I wish you a wonderful year.
- I really hope you will remember this day / year.
- Good-day-you-came-into-the-world!
- I wish you well / that all your dreams come true / happiness and luck.
- Eat, drink and be happy!
Step 2. Make the message even more special if it is an important birthday, ie when the person reaches a significant age
Although varying from culture to culture, the most important birthdays are those celebrated when: 10, 18, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60 years old. After 60, the significant birthday is celebrated every 5 years.
- If you have to congratulate on one of these occasions, be sure to note your age. Focus attention on why this is such a significant birthday. At 10 you reach the age "with double digits", at 18 you can finally get your driving license, at 40 you officially pass from "enta" to "anta".
- On the occasion of these birthdays it is acceptable to make a few jokes, especially if the person is now of a certain age. However, before joking about someone's age, check whether or not you should. For some people, age is a sensitive subject. Best not to offend them on their birthday.
- Here are some generic jokes about advancing age: "how many candles … Try not to burn the house!"; or: "at this age, everything hurts or doesn't work", or again, a joke about being over the years.
- If you prefer something more positive, try: "40 and don't feel them!", "50, an age that enchants", "you are like wine: the older it gets, the better it becomes", "count the years, not the wrinkles", "you are too fit to be that old", "getting old is mandatory, growing up is optional".
- If it's an eighteenth birthday, think about something to do with driving: "I hope you respect the rules of the road!"; "I still remember when I used to help you cross, holding your hand, and now you, along those streets, will pass by in your car!".
- If a boy or girl reaches a significant age, give importance to the transition from childhood to adolescence: "welcome to the world of adults! Seeing that you have become such a responsible boy / girl makes me really proud".
Step 3. Wish happy birthday in a foreign language
Instead of wishing well in Italian, try another language. Choose the one spoken in the place that the recipient of the greetings adores or where they have always wanted to go. Find recordings of greetings in the language of your interest to practice. Try learning how to say "happy birthday" in these languages:
- Mandarin Chinese: qu ni sheng er kuai le
- Japanese: Otanjou-bi Omedetou Gozaimasu!
- Punjabi: Janam din mubarak!
- Spanish: Feliz Cumpleaños!
- Afrikaans: Gelukkige Verjaarsdag!
- Arabic: Eid milad sa'aid! or Kul sana wa inta / i tayeb / a! (male Female)
- French: Joyeux Anniversaire!
- German: Alles Gute zum Geburtstag!
- Hawaiian: Hau`oli la hanau!
- Yoruba: Eku Ojobi!
Step 4. Send a message
Instead of finding an alternative to the classic "happy birthday", write a longer message and add a wish at the end. If you don't know the person well, you can just wish them happiness and luck. But if it's a closer friendship, let her know how important she is to you. Try one of these messages:
- An extra candle on the cake can only brighten your beautiful life even more. Give each each day and each candle the importance they deserve. Happy birthday!
- Be happy, because this is the day you came into being. Make the world a better place. You deserve all the joy possible!
- Or, you can try some famous quotes: "life is a journey, enjoy every moment"; "it's the journey that counts, not the destination".
Step 5. When congratulating a colleague, be fun or professional
Sometimes, congratulating a colleague is a bit complicated. Maybe you work side by side but you don't know each other well. Don't be cold just wishing "happy birthday", but don't be out of place either. Decide if you want to be more professional or funnier and write the message for your colleague accordingly. Try one of these:
- I wish you all the best for the year ahead!
- Working with you is a pleasure. Sincere wishes for a happy birthday.
- You work hard all year round - don't get too tired on your birthday. Have a great day!
- Make the work much lighter. Thanks for everything you do! Happy birthday!
- I didn't bring the cake … But I definitely eat a slice in your honor! To your!
Step 6. Conclude the letter or card appropriately
Instead of a simple message, you could write a letter. Let the person know how much you appreciate them, bring to mind the good times you shared, and make them feel loved. As a conclusion, try one of these sentences:
- Today is your day
- To health
- Leave us a piece of cake
- Celebrate big
- To your
- I think of you
- I hug you on your special day
Method 2 of 2: Other Ways to Wish Happy Birthday
Step 1. Send a ticket in the mail
Instead of saying "happy birthday", why not show it? Everyone loves getting something in the mail, so the recipient will get a double surprise when they open the mailbox. You can buy a funny card or a more serious one, or you can do it with your own hands, to make it even more original.
- Sending a card shows how much you care about that person; it means you've spent time researching or creating the ticket, plus you've thought about it ahead of time.
- To surprise the recipient even more, choose a sound card or one of those in which you can record your voice: in this way, you can wish him greetings in person without being physically close to him.
Step 2. Email a ticket
If you haven't thought about it in time or don't know his address, send him a ticket by e-mail. Many sites have tickets that you can send for free, as long as you know the recipient's email address. Write a special message or even just a short greeting, then send it.
- There are different types: funny, serious, animated, with images of animals and so on.
- Some play short cartoons, music, or are interactive. Depending on your tastes, you can choose something simpler or more elaborate.
Step 3. Greetings on social networks
It does not matter if it is an acquaintance or a close friend: receiving happy birthday wishes on social networks pleases anyone. Try to personalize the message so as not to fall into the banal. Include pictures of cakes, gifts or balloons, or a photo of that person's favorite star. You can also accompany the message with animated images.
- Instead of a generic birthday image, find a fun one online to post on the birthday boy's wall.
- Create a custom image with Photoshop or Paint.
Step 4. Send flowers, sweets or other gifts
Cards aren't the only way to congratulate someone. You can also contact a florist and have a bouquet delivered. If you don't like flowers, buy a cake or cookies from the bakery.
- Balloons, sound messages, fruit baskets, chocolate-covered strawberries, pralines: here are other original ideas to amaze the birthday boy. Find out which shops in your area deliver the products to your home.
- If you don't find any physical store, you can always opt for an online service. Many of these assemble gift boxes that you can order and have delivered to your home or workplace.
Step 5. Make a cake
Who doesn't like receiving and eating a cake on their birthday? A great way to wish is to write it on top of the birthday party's favorite cake! If you don't even know where to start to prepare it, order it at the bakery and have them write the message with the icing.
You can do the same with muffins. Write a letter or word on each one to form the happy birthday wish
Step 6. Surprise the birthday boy
Think of a way to surprise the person on their special day. You can throw a surprise party. Show up where she works by taking her lunch, or at the exit to take her out for dinner. Give her a fantastic gift, one she doesn't expect.
