{"id":14821,"date":"2021-12-09T18:20:20","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T12:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/?p=14821"},"modified":"2023-01-09T16:07:23","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T10:37:23","slug":"belated-happy-birthday-what-to-do-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/belated-happy-birthday-what-to-do-say","title":{"rendered":"Belated Happy Birthday: What to do &#038; Say"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/belated-happy-birthday-what-to-do-say\/#Birthday_was_Yesterday\" >Birthday was Yesterday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/belated-happy-birthday-what-to-do-say\/#Birthday_was_Many_Days_Back\" >Birthday was Many Days Back<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/belated-happy-birthday-what-to-do-say\/#Birthday_is_Today\" >Birthday is Today<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Oh no! You forgot someone&#8217;s birthday, but that person is not just anybody. Is it that friend who always covers for you, your hard-working parent or that relative who always supports you?<br \/>\nWhoever it is, you have messed up. Nonetheless, it is not the end of the world, and you can very well make up for your silliness and forgetful nature.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Birthday_was_Yesterday\"><\/span><strong>Birthday was Yesterday<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14858 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/birthday-was-yesterday.gif\" alt=\"birthday was yesterday\" width=\"383\" height=\"490\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yes, you have messed up a bit but worry not because there is nothing irreparable. You can easily make up via these brilliant ideas for <a href=\"\/quotes\/birthday\">belated birthday wishes<\/a>.<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Apologise Sincerely<\/strong><br \/>\nIt goes without saying that you need to apologise to the birthday boy or girl. To make it sincere, you can either send a card or text along with a call. You have to call to give your apology and late happy birthday wishes.<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Send Belated Birthday Card<\/strong><br \/>\nOnce you&#8217;ve apologised (hoping they forgive you), you must swiftly send a belated birthday card. Select one with some humour to lighten the mood and perhaps make them forgive you sooner.<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Choose Readily Available Gifts<\/strong><br \/>\nHave you begun looking for ideas for belated birthday wishes? If not, then it&#8217;s time to pull up your socks. The key to reducing further damage is by choosing readily available gifts. They should not take forever to reach the recipient and should be of some monumental value.<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Put a Social Media Post<\/strong><br \/>\nThis late happy birthday wish idea is not a brainer! Social media is brimming with belated posts, and you can count yours as one of them. So, add a post or story wherein you publically give your heartfelt apologies and birthday wishes to your best bud.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Birthday_was_Many_Days_Back\"><\/span><strong>Birthday was Many Days Back<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14860 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Birthday-was-Many-Days-Back.gif\" alt=\"Birthday was Many Days Back\" width=\"500\" height=\"321\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Oh, you&#8217;ve messed up! However, you have a scope for absolution if you follow these thoughtful ideas for belated birthday wishes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 Send a Sorry Card<\/strong><br \/>\nMake an old school effort to show how sorry you are with a card. While an e-card seems hassle-free, a little more effort can do any harm to you. So, give your late happy birthday wishes along with<br \/>\nan apology (in light humour).<br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 Opt for Local Flowers &amp; Chocolates<\/strong><br \/>\nEveryone loves to receive <a href=\"\/flowers\/birthday\">birthday flowers with wishes<\/a>, so why not do precisely that now? Get beautiful arrangements of fresh blooms for your dear ones to let them know they are in your thoughts.<br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 Call to Apologise<\/strong><br \/>\nYou have made a grave mistake by forgetting their birthday, so make up for it on a call. Video call your parent, relative or friend to show how apologetic you are. Also, that you will never commit the same mistake again.<br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 Send Gifts Instantly<\/strong><br \/>\nWhether you opt for birthday flowers with wishes or perfume, you better order them quickly. It&#8217;s best to choose a locally available brand with impeccable quality and quick delivery. A cake, plant or hamper are wonderful gifts. Remember to go big with your late happy birthday wishes and gifts.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Birthday_is_Today\"><\/span><strong>Birthday is Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14861 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Birthday-is-Today.gif\" alt=\"Birthday is Today\" width=\"480\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If the birthday is today, don&#8217;t worry, you have a chance for redemption. You can save your skin and relationship by following these last-minute but wonderful ideas for the perfect birthday wishes.<br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 Choose Same Day Delivery Gifts<\/strong><br \/>\nYou don&#8217;t have a lot of time to be picky about which <a href=\"\/gifts\/birthday\">birthday gifts<\/a> to choose. Go to websites like Ferns N Petals to avail of same-day delivery of cakes, plants and home decor items. You can also opt for bright birthday flowers with wishes.<br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 Send a Gift Card<\/strong><br \/>\nLike said above, you are running short of time! So, what is something that is hassle-free and easily available? A gift card! Get a gift card from your buddy&#8217;s favourite brand and top it up with a decent amount for the best birthday celebration ever.<br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 Put a Social Media Post<\/strong><br \/>\nThe day has already started! So, to do some damage control, you need to immediately put up a story in your IG. Choose the best pic of your pal and type the sweetest birthday wishes. Phew, you are saved!<br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 Make a Call<\/strong><br \/>\nIt is on you when you wish to make the birthday call, though the sooner, the better. However, you must call the birthday boy or girl and not text them a happy birthday. Let&#8217;s not be insensitive!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oh no! You forgot someone&#8217;s birthday, but that person is not just anybody. Is it that friend who always covers for you, your hard-working parent or that relative who always supports you? Whoever it is, you have messed up. 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