What to write in a birthday card for a friend
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The best thing to write in a birthday card for a friend is something that will make them feel good, but how you do that depends on your relationship with them. If you know them well and have been friends for a long time you might want to make fun of them, but if they're more of a recent friend you'll probably want to just say something nice. Either way it's important to say something authentic and not just use some generic phrase that you've used before or that you've copied from the internet.
Why does it matter so much?
You might think this is a silly question, but I really don't think it is. The good news is that if you're reading this, you've probably already decided that you care enough about your friend to make an effort.
Maybe you're just worried about looking silly; that's certainly a common concern and it's easy for me to say 'don't worry about it', but come on, what can go wrong?
The worst thing that can happen is that they think you're weird which will at least mean they'll talk about you. Being the topic of discussion is always better than being ignored because it gives you an opportunity for interaction.
Let's be honest though, most likely what will happen is that they'll be flattered. Everyone likes to get attention even if they deny it, and once people realise it's ok, they're likely to start doing the same thing.
What are the options?
As I mentioned before, the main options are whether you go for something funny or just stick with something sincere.
If you decide to go with the funny option (which I'd strongly recommend) the next decision is whether you want to try to be genuinely funny or playfully make fun of them. Making fun of someone sounds like a risky thing to do but I don't think it is at all. When someone makes fun of me it makes me feel like I'm included and comfortable enough around someone for them to do that.
It also gives me an opportunity to take part in some playful banter which I love! So yeah, I think that's definitely the best option unless they're very new friends and haven't relaxed yet.
If you're not sure what sort of message they'd like you can always ask them. That might sound like a silly idea but actually it's very easy; all you have to do is talk about someone else who has a birthday coming up soon and mention in conversation what sort of card you'd get them!
Dan
LinkedIn profileAfter 25+ years juggling IT and management, Dan realized that many people (including friends, family, and coworkers) were grappling with anxiety and stress brought on by modern life. Determined to offer some comic relief, he founded Mr. Inappropriate, an online store for wonderfully rude and funny adult gifts and cards. Through weekly true stories, naughty product lines, and genuine one-on-one connections with customers, Dan’s mission is to help people safely push social boundaries, share a good laugh, and discover that being a bit “inappropriate” can be surprisingly therapeutic. A proud Yorkshire resident, Dan remains steadfast in his belief that humour is one of the best ways to escape the pressures of everyday life, and that a well-timed, mischievous gift can often o more good than any pill.
