Friday, June 8, 2007

Birthday Speeches - Ten Top Tips on What Not to Say or Do

1. Don't mention age in your birthday speech unless it's a specific birthday that is being celebrated like a 21st or a 50th. Some people like to celebrate every birthday but prefer not to have their actual age mentioned.
2. Never tell a rude story. Birthdays are quite often family events and grandma might be offended whatever about the birthday boy or girl.
3. Don't mention anything embarrassing. The celebrant might not want it known to his or her guests that he/she has a drink problem and his/her family might not want it mentioned either.

For You... My Friend ! Send these beautiful yellow roses to your friends/ loved ones.
For You... My Friend !
Send these beautiful yellow roses to your friends/ loved ones.
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The Fragrance Of Love ! A beautiful ecard for your sweetheart/ spouse.
The Fragrance Of Love !
A beautiful ecard for your sweetheart/ spouse.
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4. Never talk about deceased family or friends in your birthday speech unless the guest of honor does or it is appropriate to say that the deceased is surely there in spirit. Sometimes grief is still raw and it is better to leave such mentions unsaid rather than upset anyone at the party.
5. Don't mention sad events. Birthday speeches should be upbeat and optimistic. There may be exceptions, of course, but unless you are sure it is better to avoid anything that might awaken sad memories.
6. Don't try to be too funny. Comedians are people with excellent timing and training. Most of us cannot write witty speeches and certainly cannot deliver them. It's better to be light-hearted and genuine rather than trying to write a script suitable for a TV comedy hour.

Smiling Flowers ! A lovely Birthday wish for your dear ones.
Smiling Flowers !
A lovely Birthday wish for your dear ones.
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Birthday Wish ! Let these beautiful flowers say your wishes to your dear one.
Birthday Wish !
Let these beautiful flowers say your wishes to your dear one.
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7. Don't call the celebrant by a pet name if it is an intimate one between you. A husband might not want all the guys in the football team to know you call him cuddly bear! Your son would be hugely embarrassed to be called mummy's baby boy. It's alright of course to call him Pat instead of Patrick.
8. Your birthday speech should not offend anyone in any way. So you don't say that John's friends are only there for the free bar. It may be true in a few cases but you should never insult guests.

Happy Birthday ! Wish your dear one in different languages.
Happy Birthday !
Wish your dear one in different languages.
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You Are So Special ! Say Happy Birthday with this beautiful flowery ecard.
You Are So Special !
Say Happy Birthday with this beautiful flowery ecard.
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9. In your birthday speech, don't mention things the guests don't know about or understand. If you have a secret joke with the celebrant keep it secret or explain to the guests the background to your story.
10.Don't write reams. Birthdays are social occasions and people want to party not listen to your rambling on for twenty minutes. Three or four minutes would be more appropriate
Keep it short
When you have the floor
You'll wow the guests
Have them shouting - More

Sprinkled With Joy ! Spread the cheer with this colorful wish.
Sprinkled With Joy !
Spread the cheer with this colorful wish.
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My Love ! A romantic Birthday wish for your sweetheart/ spouse.
My Love !
A romantic Birthday wish for your sweetheart/ spouse.
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Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Kids Birthday E-Cards

Birthdays are special moments that children cherish. A birthday is an occasion to eagerly wait for the wonderful gifts and birthday cards of one's near and dear. Birthday cards are attractive messengers carrying the messages of love and affection.
Usually, birthday greetings or cards are sent through direct postal mail. The main disadvantage of this medium is its unreliability and the time delay involved. With the introduction of e-cards, traditional greeting cards have taken the back seat. E-cards can be sent in real time and the whole process of mailing is made easy. With computers becoming a core part of the modern child's life, children prefer receiving birthday e-cards. E-cards are sent by means of the Internet, usually through e-mail. It is one of the best ways to send greetings to your loved kids.

Zoom Off To Fun ! Make your li'l one smile with this interactive ecard.
Zoom Off To Fun !
Make your li'l one smile with this interactive ecard.
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A 'Sweet n Spicy' Wish... A cute and witty ecard for your daughter/ granddaughter/ niece/ li'l sis.
A 'Sweet n Spicy' Wish...
A cute and witty ecard for your daughter/ granddaughter/ niece/ li'l sis.
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A Super-Dooper Wish ! For your son/ grandson/ nephew/ li'l bro.
A Super-Dooper Wish !
For your son/ grandson/ nephew/ li'l bro.
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A Birthday Trick ! Spring some surprise for your kid/ grandkid/ li'l pal on his/ her big day !
A Birthday Trick !
Spring some surprise for your kid/ grandkid/ li'l pal on his/ her big day !
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Specially designed adorable birthday e-cards are available on the Internet for children of ages 1 through 7. Kids' birthday e-cards come in colorful themes. Cartoon characters, flowers and comics are the common themes found in kid's birthday e-cards. There are many e-card companies doing a roaring business on the web. Many online birthday card sites allow you to choose a card, customize and send it to your kid, absolutely free. However, if you are a member you are allowed unlimited access to all cards on the site. Payment is accepted through credit card and by electronic check - either way your transaction is secure and simple.
As kids' birthday e-cards are gaining in popularity, they have become increasingly creative, and many incorporate audio, video and moving images and messages. Customized kids birthday e-cards and interactive birthday cards can even record your audio message.

To My Special Angel... A cute message for the apple of your eyes.
To My Special Angel...
A cute message for the apple of your eyes.
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Your Wish Has Come True ! Here's a cute ecard for your kid/ grandkid/ li'l pal that'll surely make the day special for him/ her.
Your Wish Has Come True !
Here's a cute ecard for your kid/ grandkid/ li'l pal that'll surely make the day special for him/ her.
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A Blessing... Tell your kid/ grandchild/ son/ daughter/ loved one that you feel so lucky to have him/ her in your family.
A Blessing...
Tell your kid/ grandchild/ son/ daughter/ loved one that you feel so lucky to have him/ her in your family.
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Happy Birthday Buttercup ! A cute wish topped with love thats gonna make your sweet little one feel real special.
Happy Birthday Buttercup !
A cute wish topped with love thats gonna make your sweet little one feel real special.
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