I had a discussion recently with someone about this. Since we don’t really celebrated our birthdays we weren’t sure what’s “normal “.
If I wish happy birthday to friends every year but never get anything from them I will be suspicious if they even care for me, yes.
In Germany it’s customary for those having the birthday to bring cake to work. That way coworkers know.
And friends should find out when you invite them to a birthday party. Doesn’t have to be a big party when you’re an adult. You just invite them, eat something together, have some fun. Depends on the friend group.
TIL Hobbit Culture was based, in part, on Germans.
Another win for home offices!
I go out of my way to not have people know my birthday.
I don’t want people to know my birthday
Nobody knows my birthday.
For adults unless your throwing a party, it’s not something that comes up.
My friends know, and we usually get together and play games on a day designated as my birthday. It’s usually on the weekend before or after the actual day. As for remembering, if you know someone well enough to be present at their birthday, just write it down. You all have phones, don’t you? Honestly though, the older I get, the less it has mattered. It’s really just an excuse for us to get together. My wife gets me something sweet (usually a cinnamon roll), everyone sings “happy birthday” and we go back to whatever game is on the table. It’s nice to be thought of, but mostly I just want to be with friends and family.
My birthday I keep to myself and whoever remembers remembers haha.
I used to forget others birthdays but the people who matter most to me I’ve made the effort to remember as best I can. Last year I started putting birthdays into my calendar as a recurring event so I don’t miss them. I just set a reminder a week or two prior if I want time to get a gift!
Neither.
IDGAF if anyone remembers, and I ain’t reminding anyone.
About the only thing I care about regarding my birthday is being allowed to nap without interruption lol.
I plan on not celebrating my birthday and only bring it up if conversation happens to lead there, or if somebody asks. Usually somebody remembers and offers a dinner or to hang out. Not a fan of big parties! Too much hubbub.
All my friends remember when by about +/-3 days. Every year I invite everyone to meet for food and drinks one night.
I couldnt care less. I never understood how people would be angry at others for forgetting their birthdays. Its just a damn anniversary…
HAHA No, I don’t expect them to remember, and I don’t remind them. In August I’ll be 47 I haven’t had a birthday party, gift, or card since I was maybe 25, the year my mother passed away. I’ve been married for 21 years. Not to be clear, my wife does say “Happy birthday”. But she’s not really a gift giver type of person.
But she’s not really a gift giver type of person.
not even a bday blowie?
Not to share too much, but that type of gift doesn’t require it being my birthday.
Let them know for those that I want to know get together with. Otherwise if they remember … great, if not no big deal.
Neither. Its just another nail in the coffin/ thread on the urn lid
I expect my mother and identical twin to remember my birthday. I hope my husband remembers, but would not be upset if he didn’t. (He’s never forgotten)
