Do your remember Birthdays/ Wedding Day of all family members/Friends?
By yogambal_64
@yogambal_64 (1014)
India
August 13, 2009 9:03am CST
Do you remember the Birthdays or Wedding days of all your family members, friends, all your inlaws and wish them without fail or send a greeting to them? I almost remember all my family both sides Birthdays and Wedding Days and make it a point to wish them. Earlier I used to send greeting cards, but now the trend is changing, so I either ring them up or send an email or send a message to them. As the family has expanded now I have them noted down in my dairy to avoid forgetting.
How about you? Do you wish them belatedly in case you forget it on that particular day?
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40 responses
@iyelml (1)
• Philippines
13 Aug 09
well, i can only remember the few birthdays of my friends and all the birthdays of my cousins and family members since we always get toghether to celebrate them.. it is so much fun being able to greet them since it gives a warm feeling to them that somehow you care and you still remember.. it shows that they are cared for and are very important persons in your life.. further more that they exist to be loved and cherished...
@yogambal_64 (1014)
• India
13 Aug 09
Yes of course they are so happy when we wish them and it is our pleasure too, thanks for your response, Good day and good luck to you.
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@kykidd (6812)
• United States
13 Aug 09
I used to do so well, especially when all of my nephews and nieces were very young. I remember the first time I missed sending my oldest nephew a card was when he was a teenager. He never really said much about getting one, but the year I missed (my grandmother had just passed), he said something about it. Kids are so cute.
So now, I at least try to make a phone call. And since the older ones remember always getting a card, I at least still try to get one in the mail to them. Plus, all of my sisters and brothers and my mom.
For anniversaries, everyone just gets a phone call. Unless it is a big anniversary year, like 25th. Then they might get a gift card for their favorite restaurant.
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@yogambal_64 (1014)
• India
13 Aug 09
Hi, Kydidd, so nice of you to remember and wish all of them without fail. The old ones are so happy actually, it is a pleasure to wish is it not? Thanks for your response, Have a good day and good luck to you.
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@I_LUV_U (2519)
• India
13 Aug 09
Yes, I remember all their birthdays, wedding day and make it a point to wish them on those days. But no, we are not in the practice of presenting gifts to each other. We may sometimes go out on a lunch or for dinner, but that's about it. if you ask about the extended family, then no, I remember none of their birthdays barring one cousin who is relatively more close to us.
@yogambal_64 (1014)
• India
14 Aug 09
You do remember the important days of your close ones, that itself is a good habit, it is not necessary that you should gift them a mere wish is so satisfying and makes one so happy that he/she is being remembered. Thanks for your response, good day and good luck to you.
@yogambal_64 (1014)
• India
14 Aug 09
It is good that you remember the important days of all your close people, gifting presents comes secondary, as a mere wish could fill them with happiness of being remembered. Thanks for your response, good day and good luck to you.
@bewitched13 (792)
• India
13 Aug 09
I remember all the birthdays and wedding of all my relatives and friends. But i feel sad to say that the relatives in my in laws side do not acknowledge instead make fun of me saying i am a data bank, and I have nothing to do in life so remember to wish them on all occasions. I feel very bad and have stopped wishing them for all events.
But i am proud to say that my sister's and parents wish me positively for both wedding days and birthdays.
Happy mylotting.
@ChrysanTflower (1607)
• Indonesia
13 Aug 09
Waw! I think you're so great bewitched 13 ! I wish I could remember all the date of my friends and relatives like you.. I think it shows that you have a strong memory and you care about them.. Don't feel bad, you're great
@yogambal_64 (1014)
• India
14 Aug 09
Yes it is really great to remember all important dates, and do not feel bad if you are called a data bank, when they are not able to do it. probably it shows their ignorance and poor memory, after all we have great pleasure in wishing our dear ones and remembering all dates correctly. How happy we feel when we are being wished and remembered by our dear ones. Thanks for your response, good day and good luck.
@JAG2009 (266)
• India
14 Aug 09
I remember that age when my friends started to get married. And the first time a friend had a baby. I was so excited and made a big deal out of the occasions.
One of my older friends advised - "Right now, it's exciting because you have only one or two friends who are married or have kids. Wait for a few years - until most of them are married. Your wishes / greetings will then be - How are you, your wife/husband, and juniors?"
Nearly ten years later, I must say I agree with that friend.
I don't remember the last time I mailed a greeting card. It's a sad thought.
Of course social networking sites like Facebook & Orkut help us out by including reminders, calendars etc...but it isn't easy to remember. And it definitely isn't easy to follow up.
Makes you wonder about 'changing priorities'!
@indyoke (79)
• Indonesia
14 Aug 09
I usually store birthday date of my family in the cellphone, so if there is one of my family member's birthday my cellphone will remain me. I give him/her just simple present not too expensive and not too cheap, just to celebrate it.
@yogambal_64 (1014)
• India
14 Aug 09
Good that you keep a reminder and wish your close ones and gift them too. Thanks for your response. Good day to you.
@soulist (2985)
• United States
13 Aug 09
I remember birthdays and anniversaries of my friends who are very close to me lkike my best friend and other close friends who were in her weddign and the such. My family is too big that I have to write them down to be able to remember them, but I remember like mom's dad's birthday, and my brother's birthday.
@yogambal_64 (1014)
• India
15 Aug 09
Yes ofcourse, it is difficult to remember the important dates of all family members, but good that you wish your close ones, good day and good luck to you, thanks for your response.
@izathewzia (5134)
• Philippines
13 Aug 09
I only remember birthdays of my family. Which I greet them unfailingly every time the dates approach. But the rest of the important dates, I usually forgot. I am just particular of the birthdays.
@yogambal_64 (1014)
• India
15 Aug 09
Good that you wish your family members on their birthdays. thanks for your response, have a wonderful day.
@animegirl334 (3263)
• United States
14 Aug 09
I remember my mother's birthday because it means a lot to her. I also remember my grandfather's birthday because I help him with dealing with his documents and always see his birthday. Besides that, I don't remember anyone's birthday. I have two friends I've passed eight birthdays with and I still can't remember their birthdays. I also have to remind them when mine is too. People are just bad with dates
@yogambal_64 (1014)
• India
15 Aug 09
Good that you at least remember their birthdays, thanks for your response, good day to you.
@miks_redhot (132)
• India
14 Aug 09
It is very difficult to remember all the Birthday and Anniversaries of all the friends but there are few dear ones whose Special days i can never forget.. sometimes its like on the very day some incident or accident happened and you cant forget that day ... and remember it because something happened that day..
@yogambal_64 (1014)
• India
15 Aug 09
So the coincident reminds you, any way the purpose is served and hope you wish them. Thanks for your response, have a wonderful day.
@agussutrisno (89)
• Indonesia
14 Aug 09
Honest sometimes I forget birthdays my wife and children!! but to cover it all if I remember, I take their holidays with them for fun, and forget my mistakes.
@yogambal_64 (1014)
• India
15 Aug 09
Do keep a reminder from the next time so that you do not forget your family members birthdays, they do feel very unhappy if we, the closest member forget to wish them, Thanks for your response, good luck and good day to you.
@nijolechu (1842)
• Canada
14 Aug 09
Yes, i do remember all my friends and family's birthdays. I have a harder time remembering wedding anniversaries. I just send them an e-greeting with a nice message in my email to them to congratulate them on that special day.
@yogambal_64 (1014)
• India
15 Aug 09
So nice of you to remember and send greetings to them. thanks for your response, good day an good luck.
@carmz757 (6)
• Philippines
14 Aug 09
I'm very bad at remembering dates and i hate it especially when someone says "hey! its __ birthday today!" and you're like "oh really, what date is today...right!", its so embarrassing because human as we are we like people to remember us especially on special days like birthdays etc., so now as much as possible i dont want to miss birthdays etc. especially my friends, coz i never forget my family's birthdays. Now im keeping a reminder on my mobile and set an alarm so i won't miss to greet my friends anymore.
@yogambal_64 (1014)
• India
15 Aug 09
Good that you keep alarm and reminders to wish your friends, Thanks for your response, good luck to you.
@IzzyKitty (116)
• United States
13 Aug 09
I remember all my family and friend's Birthdays and Anniversary days as long as they are one of my close friends. If I'm not too close with them I probably won't remember LOL... But I always am sure to get them a gift, or a card at the least. :)
@yogambal_64 (1014)
• India
14 Aug 09
Good that you somehow remember and wish or gift them. Thanks for your response, enjoy the day,good luck.
@dolce_vita78 (8062)
• Philippines
24 Dec 11
Hi yogambal_64!
I am not really good at memorizing dates. That is why, I would have to keep a list of all these celebrations. Well, of course, there are those that I remember so well while there are those that I do not. There have been times also that I had to greet them belatedly because it's either I forgot to greet them on time. Or, I have a valid reason for not greeting them on time.
@vasavi20 (293)
• India
13 Aug 09
Hi friend,
I remember all my friends and family members related ahppy moments in life and will wish them without fail and i dont make a note of the events..they are just stored in my memory itself...i remembers all my friends bday..i dont have some of them contact details but still looking for them..
@yogambal_64 (1014)
• India
14 Aug 09
Good vasavi that you have stored the important dates in your memory, and you wish all your family and relatives. Thanks for your response, good luck to you.
@tundeemma (894)
• South Africa
13 Aug 09
i do remember my brothers,sister and parents birthdays and some of my friends , i dont think i can remember all my friends birthdays though but i am sure that i can remember my family members birthdays , some of my friends have actually fought with me in recent times for not dropping a message for them on their birthdays
@yogambal_64 (1014)
• India
14 Aug 09
So this shows they are expecting your wish, pl do try to wish them in the future. Thanks for your response, good day to you.
@Iriene88 (5343)
• Malaysia
13 Aug 09
Dear yogambal,
You are a very thoughtful person. Your family members and friends
are very lucky to have you. I am sure they are very happy to
receive the well wishes from you. You really make their day.
Good job! Keep it up
For myself, I can remember my direct families' birthdays and wedding
anniversaries by heart. I will normally send an sms wishes to them.
Those who are very close, I will buy gifts and give them a treat.
Some of my close friend wedding anniversaries that I remembered, I will
give them a courtesy call and wish them...one of my friend was shocked
and asked me how can I remember her wedding anniversary..I said I remember
by linking it with other celebration or event or festivals. This particular
friend of mine, her wedding day coincide with our King's Birthday. So, it
is very easy to remember.
With technology and IT, nowadays I just keyed the dates in my handphone,
there is one website that can save all your friend's birthdays and
important dates..they will email you a reminder a week ahead of the actual
date... so it helps a lot...
All the best and do keep in touch!
@yogambal_64 (1014)
• India
14 Aug 09
Hi Iriene, you too are a thoughtful person, You remember every date send gifts too, I am sure how happy and delighted they will be, and what a pleasure it is to do so. Thanks for your response, have a good day and good luck to you.
@ChrysanTflower (1607)
• Indonesia
13 Aug 09
I tried but then found myself really slow in remember someone's birthday. I only remember my father birthday perfectly. Usually I can remember the month, but not the exact date and year. Thanks to facebook and my notebook! My parents never care about birthday. If I say happy birthday, they won't say anything or will say birthday won't make any difference,,except he/she thank God for give them new age..
If it's my friends, I usually collect money from other friends then buy a gift with greeting card
@yogambal_64 (1014)
• India
14 Aug 09
So you somehow make it a point to wish your friends and relatives. Thanks for your response. Have a nice day.