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Basic Tips In Choosing And Writing Birthday Ecards

By Gary Morgan


Birthday cards are another way of greeting others on their birthdays that a personal message can be written for the celebrant. Doing this is common for those that cannot personally send their gifts or have failed to purchase one. Other cards already have message written on them and the only thing left to do is choose one similar to what you have in mind and heart.

With the popularity and convenience the internet has provided to people, a new way of sending heartfelt messages was made. This is by birthday ecards where you either make by yourself or select one from thousands of online choices available. Here are some important instructions on the best way of writing a message to a celebrant.

Choose your cards carefully for each person so there would be no need of you adding longer personal letter. It is alright to let the printed one and its design do their work in greeting them and only a few short personal ones are needed. This is useful when you just want to keep it short and sweet and the card already has everything you want to say.

Milestone birthdays are the ones traditionally considered by the people to be an important age like the fiftieth, twenty first, eighteenth and other ages. The celebrant might not feel the difference of this particular birthday from others so it will be your job in making them feel that. There are available cards where the design prominently features the number.

Sometimes, you get too busy because of responsibilities like work and only remembered their birthday after the actual date. Insert a sincere apology for the tardiness or make this an opportunity for writing a humorous one instead. This may even make them remember you more in a good way if it is done properly.

If sending to kids then keep your wishes fun, short and sweet because they are not excited to read long messages even though they already know how to read. Some adults dislike being reminded about their new age though the kids love this when you show your knowledge of how old exactly they are. When the number has not been printed then write that in your message somewhere.

If a family member is the one you are giving it to then chances are high that you have given numerous times to them already. Changing the personal message or alternating between shorter and longer ones each time is great. When the family relationship has not been printed then mention your relationship or use the title you have been using in addressing them.

Tough times could have happened on their birthday or before it like job loss, illness, bereavement or other difficulties. Send a card letting them know that they are on your thoughts and are celebrating this special day despite their difficulties. Brighten their day by adding humor to the letter.

When sending one to a fellow employee, if you are close with them then you can do the same thing you do with your friends. But if your relationship is strictly about work then keep it formal. Do not talk anything related to work on your message.




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