Are you good in remembering your friend or relatives birthday?

@msvenzon (424)
Philippines
June 11, 2007 10:48pm CST
I'm not saying I memorize everyone's birthday, but I try to send a birthday greeting whenever I can. I made a list of birthdays of my friends and relatives especially those who are very far away. I love the idea of people greeting and you on your birthday. It's very special to know that someone remembers you as their friend or family.
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• United States
12 Jun 07
I remember most people's birthdays. I don't send birthday cards out very often though. That could get very expensive with all the people I know. I do agree with you though. You feel special when people send you cards or call you to say Happy Birthday. It lets you know that people really do care. You're very sweet for doing that for your loved ones!
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@msvenzon (424)
• Philippines
12 Jun 07
Just like they say "It's the thought that counts!" =)
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• United States
12 Jun 07
That's exactly what I think too!
@djmarion (4898)
• Philippines
12 Jun 07
im a very forgetfull one and i admit that, so i marked all the birthdays of my family and friends on my organizer's calendar which i always open before going to sleep. that way i will be reminded of their most important day and so i could do my way of greeting them or buying them presents.
@msvenzon (424)
• Philippines
12 Jun 07
That's a good idea! Calenders and organizers really come in handy.
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• India
12 Jun 07
Yes I do remember birthday, marriage aniversary etc dates of my friends and relatives. Some dates are on finger tips. I maintain diary actually. I check diary as daily routine. This keeps me updated. If my friends, relatives are from town then I visit at morning hour to wish them. If they are out of the town then send cards etc well in advance. On the actual date I wish them over mobile. I am not short of memory.
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@ackars (1942)
• India
12 Jun 07
Im not that good in remembering all the birthdays.But I do write them all in a book and keep it.
@msvenzon (424)
• Philippines
12 Jun 07
Hey, we're not expected to remember everything. Writing it down is a great idea, that's a start!
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• Hong Kong
13 Jun 07
I don't really remember my relatives' birthdays because we are not really close. I do remember the ones of my dad and mom. But for my friends, I do remember their birthdays and I usually plan on celebrating with them. I usually think about it around a month before the birthdays and I would set a date (not necessary on the b-day because they might have other engagements with family/ boyfriends, girlfriends) and ask them if they are free a month in advance. Then I would start planning the celebration. I think it's important to remember friends' birthdays because I notice it mean something to them.
• Hong Kong
13 Jun 07
I would say that's what friends are for and it's good to make some feel special on their special days in the year. I really love my friends *laughs*.
@msvenzon (424)
• Philippines
13 Jun 07
Well, i really love your idea. That's very thoughtful of you to plan a celebration for your family or friends. You make someone special by doing so.
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@bluishrose (2289)
• Philippines
12 Jun 07
I always remember almost everyones birthday specially those close to my heart. i tend to take note of birthdays. I always make sure to greet them even just a simple hi hello and take care more birthdays to come. For me its my way of remembering them and showing that i care =D
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• Philippines
12 Jun 07
I remember most of people's birthday, whatever is the occasion. Sometimes, even the saddest experience they had. What I do, is list there special occasion in my planner, and put in the reminder on my phone and alarm it on that they. Even without that, sometimes, i'm the first one who remember it than their love ones, or family so, Its nice to know that, atleast i dont forget the special day of the people important to me.
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@msvenzon (424)
• Philippines
12 Jun 07
That's a very good thing to do. You're making your friends and relatives really happy when you remember them on their birthday!
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@derek_a (10874)
12 Jun 07
No, I am not good at remembering people's birthdays. At home we have a calander hanging on the wall and all birthdays and anniversaries are written on there soon after 1st January every year. That we it is never forgotten :-)
• United States
12 Jun 07
I only remember my parents, my childhood best friend's and another good friend's. That is all. I don't expect people to remember mine, cause people have so many to remember. I just usually start reminding people a month in advance :)
@terri0824 (4991)
• United States
12 Jun 07
I can remember birthdays pretty easy. It's their ages that I have a hard time remembering. If I don't send a greeting, I usually will give them a call or send an email to wish them a happy birthday.
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@msvenzon (424)
• Philippines
12 Jun 07
Receiving a call from a person who wants to greet me on my birthday is a very sweet thing to do! Thanks for your response!
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• Philippines
23 Jun 07
With so much to think about in a day, like work, chores at home, long grocery list and other things to do in my to-do list, it is inevitable that sometimes I forget somebody's birthday that is why I keep a reminder in my mobile ph and my email acct to remind me of birthdays and special events like anniversaries. It helps me, though.
@msvenzon (424)
• Philippines
23 Jun 07
Yeah, me too. A mobile phone is a great way of reminding me these very important dates.
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• Philippines
12 Jun 07
definitely! were looking forward on the birthdays of each and everyone in our family. haha!
@msvenzon (424)
• Philippines
18 Jun 07
Thanks for the reply!
@chenee08 (591)
• Philippines
17 Jun 07
YES, i always organized my calendar every year and write all the birthdays of my family,relatives and friends... even in my cellphone
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@nolipo (407)
• United States
12 Jun 07
I've got to be the worst for this. Ug, took my all my life to remberer my grandmas birthday. But i think one thing was because she lived so far away.
@harirao (124)
• Malaysia
12 Jun 07
I am so so forgetful in this matter... damn, i do keep reminders in my phone of their b day's but then I'll remind myself to call them at night.. there goes... i will forget totally.. i suck in this... thankfully my gf is there to remind me constantly... im lucky in that way...