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Writing a Birthday Card

Short warm wishes with an exclamation mark.

Examples

  • Happy birthday! Have a great day!

Key rules

  • A birthday card has a short warm message, a wish and a sign-off
  • Use exclamation marks for warmth, but do not overuse them
  • Include the person's name

Common mistakes

  • Happy birthday! Have a great day! (no name) → Happy birthday, Sam! Have a great day!

Use cases

  • Sending cards to family and friends
  • Writing a card for a colleague
  • Writing a message for a school year-book
💡 Tip: Mention one shared memory to make the message personal.
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