Should I on Facebook thank everyone whose sent be a birthday greeting?
Most people just put up a post toward the end of the day that says something like, “Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes! Had a great day!”
I “like” everyone’s posts and then just do one status update at the end of the day.
Yeah both of those answers are legit.
I like everyone’s posts wishing my Happy Birthday and at the end of the day or the next day thank everyone in one post, usually saying what I did for my birthday.
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The “liking” thing would be a pain if a lot of people are leaving wall messages, leaves you open to missing some over the course of 24 hours’ worth of posts, etc. I tend to not “like” any subset of posts (except maybe my mom’s) since it looks like favoritism, but the blanket announcement post is good, and seemingly mandatory in my circles.
So, my take: (“like” mom, dad, spouse and children OR “like” none OR “like” all and be vigilant about it) AND (make blanket wall post regarding the good wishes).
I do a blanket thank you at the end of the day but I have a few friends who thank me on my wall when I wish them happy birthday on their wall. I have no idea if they do that for everyone or just for closer friends but I know I feel more appreciated when they do it and always intend to do the same on my birthday. Unfortunately, I am lazy.
I forget to do anything. FB birthday “wishes” are the most empty, meaningless gestures on the planet anyway. A bunch of people, most of whom you only know through FB anyway, send you a message which was prompted to them by their computer. :rolleyes: Gee, it makes me all warm inside.
Yeah, it’s so much more personable knowing it was prompted by their wall calendar.
Just do what this guy does, if it bugs you so much.
A general “Thanks, everyone!” is the way to go.
This also applies to group gifts, BTW. If your office mates all chip in for a gift (for your wedding, new baby, etc), then it’s perfectly fine to write a Thank You card and post it in a common space.
Ok, how about this: My birthday is next week, but yesterday I got two Facebook birthday greetings! I don’t want to embarrass those who got the date wrong, but I don’t want them to think I’m not glad they wish me well on my birthday!
I don’t know how they came up with this date as my birthday; it didn’t show up on the screen.
Speak for yourself - I can’t think of many people at all who are my FB friends that I only know via FB. Like the article says, turn off broadcasting your birthday or randomly change the date if you don’t want people to send you good wishes.
Why doesn’t he just hide his birthday instead of doing an inane calendar dance? Pfft.
“Thank you for thinking of me, [Name]! I will remember your kind thoughts when I celebrate my birthday next Tuesday. Let me know the next time you’re in town and we’ll grab lunch!”
I never said it bugs me so much. I just said it’s rather meaningless. And I forget to respond to the myriad messages that get posted.
FB sends me an e-mail with upcoming birthdays for the next week. If I think I won’t be on FB for the next few days, I might wish someone a early happy birthday. I do generally note if it is a bit early, though.