Birthday Party EtiquetteThese are the keys to birthday party etiquette – if it feels unkind or that you are not listening to the other person, then it probably is not good etiquette. An example of kindness is sending the invitations four to six weeks in advance. It gives guests a chance to plan for the day and you will have more guests attend the honoree’s party. An example of listening is to ask the honoree what flavor birthday cake is his or her favorite. What is the honoree's favorite music?
Be Kind and ListenAll aspects of a birthday celebration need to show respect and kindness to the Honoree and guests - this is true birthday party etiquette.If you are sending a birthday card, select a card that is respectful. There are funny cards that are respectful cards, too. It is a matter of how sensitive the person may be and if the card’s humor is general humor and will not be taken as a personal affront. Happy Birthday Wishes are always respectful! Even if birthday gifts are very mundane, utilitarian and simple, they may be cherished by the recipient. For example, a gardener may need new pruning shears and would really appreciate a gift of quality shears. The act of kindness is recognizing the need and shopping for shears for the gift. Birthday gifts do not need to be impressive or costly, they should be something that you found out through listening to the Honoree that he or she needs. These little gifts create a bond with people and say to the person I hear you and value you. A birthday is a milestone. The year may have been fabulous or tragic. When planning a birthday celebration, consider what has happened during the past year and plan appropriately for good birthday party etiquette. For example, for personal reasons the honoree may not want a surprise birthday party. Honor the person and do not throw a surprise party. A night out for dinner and a movie may be appreciated more. Make dinner reservations and buy the tickets in advance. Arrive on time to pick up the person and drive him or her to the dinner and movie. In some situations a small private party says Happy Birthday best. If the birthday falls near a holiday, celebrate the birthday before the holiday to recognize the honoree’s special day. This is especially important for children. When his or her friends have uncomplicated birthday celebrations, make your child’s special and uncomplicated. It may be easier to add the birthday celebration to a Memorial Day picnic, buy it is a Memorial Day picnic. Have a birthday party a week earlier to show the person that he or she is special.
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