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Social norms around birthdays

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Should you sing happy birthday to someone on their birthday?

Yes, if they want you to.

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What is a fun activity people can do to celebrate birthdays?

Answers will vary.

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Do you receiving a card for your birthday?

Answers will vary.

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Whose birthday should you NEVER forget?

Answers may vary but include mom, dad, your own...

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What do some people do before they blow out candles on a cake?

Make a wish!

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What kinds of things might you give someone on their birthday?

A present, a card

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What should you do if you forget someone's birthday?

Apologize and wish them a happy birthday.

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Is it okay to blow out the candles on SOMEONE ELSE's birthday cake?

No, not unless they ask you to.

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Should you open someone else's birthday gifts?

No, not unless they ask you to help them open the gifts.

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If someone wishes you a happy birthday, what can you say?

"Thank you!"

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What might you ask someone on their birthday?

Answers will vary but could include "What are you doing for your birthday?", "How old are you turning?" (if you know them well.

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Can you ask someone how old they are turning on their birthday if you are friends?

Yes!

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Should you tell someone they are getting old on their birthday?

No (and not any other day, either!)

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How do people decide how many candles are on a birthday cake?

It depends on how old the person is turning.

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Should you tell someone that you got better gifts than they did for your birthday?

No, that might hurt their feelings.

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What has been your favorite birthday so far?

Answers will vary.

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