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What makes a good birthday message? For one thing, it should honor the anniversary of that important day when a special person was born. Second, it should be appropriate to the life stage of the birthday boy or girl.

  • For a child's birthday, celebrate how far the little girl or guy has come.
  • For a teenager's birthday, go for a message that emphasizes his or her interests. Avoid teasing messages – unless you want to embarrass the birthday teen.
  • As the person approaches middle age, birthday messages are often funny, edgy, or even humorously morbid. This continues into early old age.
  • For the elderly, birthday messages should convey respect for everything the person of honor has seen and experienced.

Having said all that, if you know the birthday person well, that familiarity trumps any general advice you might receive here or elsewhere. Tailor your message based on what you know.

Stumped on what to say to commemorate someone's big day? Check out the following articles for tons of birthday wording ideas for all ages.

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Wish them a hoppin’ birthday with these cute and clever messages.

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Put a smile on that handsome face with these birthday wishes.

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Extra-sweet birthday wishes for an extra-special lady.

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A Long List of Short Birthday Wishes

These birthday messages say a lot in a few short words.

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Get up to some shenanigans with these mischievous messages.

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Kiss those teenage years goodbye.

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Happy Birthday, Honey! 20+ Bee-utiful Birthday Wishes

These birthday greetings just ooze sweetness.

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30+ Ways to Say Happy Birthday to a Teacher

Send teach a classy birthday greeting.

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Happy Birthday Coach! A List of Winning Birthday Wishes

Best birthday wishes for someone who brings out the best in you.

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25 Ways to Say Happy Birthday to Your Sister-in-Law

Celebrate your sister from another mister.

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