Say it or sing it Simply wish them a happy birthday or serenade them with the classic “Happy Birthday” song. Sing it in their native language or a totally different one just for fun. English “Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday dear Annie, Happy birthday to you!” Spanish (Spain) “Cumpleaños feliz cumpleaños feliz te deseamos todos cumpleaños feliz.” Spanish (Mexico) “¡Feliz cumpleaños a ti feliz cumpleaños a ti feliz cumpleaños querida Annie, feliz cumpleaños a ti!” French “Joyeux anniversaire Joyeux anniversaire Joyeux anniversaire Annie Joyeux anniversaire!” Japanese “Otanjyoubi omedoto otanjyoubi omedeto otanjyoubi omedeto Annie-san tanjyoubi omedeto!” Be affectionate If the birthday person is a friend or family member, make physical contact when you wish them a happy birthday. * Hug them * Kiss them (if appropriate) * Pat them on the back or shoulder * Hold their hand Take them out Meet them for a meal, snack, or drink and surprise them with a gift or treat. * Don’t let the birthday person pay, no matter how much they insist! * Secretly tell the server (or manager) that it’s your friend’s birthday and they might plan a surprise for dessert. Surprise them Meet them for a meal or to hang out and surprise them with a gift. * Bring flowers * Make them a cake (or their favorite treat) * Get a personalized cake * Throw them a surprise party * Hide tickets to a see a show or band they like somewhere you know they’ll find it (like a pocket, their wallet, or their car).