A birthday greeting is the best way to celebrate and acknowledge a friend’s or family member’s birthday. It is also a great way to connect with the person especially if you have not seen each other for a long time. The words you use should be full of warmth so that the person feels you actually took the effort to select the words carefully.

A birthday greeting should always mention the occasion being celebrated or even how old the person is turning if they are comfortable with it especially if they are getting old.

Always mention why the birthday girl or boy is special to you and even include some humor about some of the things you two have shared. Include any shared interests you have like sports, their hobbies, talents or qualities in the birthday wishes.

It will be easier for you to get the right words to use for the birthday wishes if you think about what you and the person celebrating the birthday have in common. The wish should always include a blessings for the years to come and some words to signify your affection especially if you are involved in a romantic relationship with the person.