How to Choose a Birthday Card

The giving of a birthday gift is a tradition that is marked by the tireless search for the perfect card to accompany the gift. There exists a perfect birthday card for everyone, but the large range of selections can easily become overwhelming to search through. However, as long as ample time is allowed to search for a card, it is only a matter of thinning out all of the possible options until that perfect card is found.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Locate a local merchant that sells a wide variety of birthday cards.

2. Go to the store and note the genres of birthday cards available.

3. Choose a specific genre to peruse and possibly buy from. To do this, consider the recipient of the card. For example, would he or she prefer a humorous card or a sincere, heartfelt message?

4. Pick through the cards and carry any possibilities along with you as you search for more.

5. Sift through the cards you picked out and select the top two or three. Return the others to their original locations.

6. Decide which of the remaining cards best reflects your feelings in its message. In a sense, the card speaks for you, so pick the one that says what you want to say.

7. Purchase the card. Do not forget the appropriate envelope.

Tips & Warnings

• Go with your instinct when choosing a card. If it seems like the person receiving the card will like it, it is probably worth considering.
• If the person has any interests you know of, try to reflect them in your card. For example, if the person loves dogs, a dog-themed card may be appropriate.
• Be careful not to choose humorous cards for everyone. Some relationships may be better served by a sincere card and some may actually call for humor.
• Be careful not to pick a card that says something that you would not normally say. The card should express your birthday wishes from your heart.