Birthday Cards – Free, Funny, And Happy
Author: Anna Hart

Most people enjoy receiving happy birthday cards. When those
cards are funny, it can put a big smile in the recipient's day.
When they are free, it can put a big smile in the sender's day!

Free, funny, happy birthday cards are plentiful on the
Internet. Some sites provide free cards as an incentive to
convince you to become a paying member. Others simply provide
complimentary cards at no cost. If you are thinking of sending
a free, funny, happy birthday card, consider these tips.

Tip #1 – Consider the Recipient's Sense of Humor

Free, funny, happy birthday cards are not always viewed as
"funny" by the recipient. Not everyone has the same idea of
what is funny and what is not. While you may think a given
birthday card is extremely funny, you should stop and think
about the recipient before sending it. It may not be funny to
him or her. It may even be offensive. If the card is for your
grandmother, think about the things that make her laugh. Would
she laugh at the birthday card you are about to send? Is the
humor her style, or is it brash and edgy even for your
generation? The birthday card should be funny to the recipient.


Tip #2 – Consider the Recipient's Interests

Free, funny, happy birthday cards, while being humorous to the
recipient, may not appeal to their interests. The goal in
sending a birthday card is to make the recipient happy. If the
birthday card is a funny joke about ballet dancers, a wrestler
may wish you had chosen something more in line with his
interests. Take time to think about the person to whom you are
sending the birthday card, and about the things that interest
that person most.

Tip #3 – Consider the Recipient's Age Sensitivity

In other words, if those free, funny, happy birthday cards mock
the old age of a person who is unhappy about getting older, it
will be neither funny nor happy. A woman who uses anti-wrinkle
cream day and night will not enjoy a birthday card that reminds
her of increasing wrinkles. A man who gets Botox injections
every 5 months will not appreciate a birthday card that shows a
furrowed brow. Some people grow old gracefully. Some do not.
Know how the recipient feels about aging and choose a funny
birthday card that will not offend those feelings.

Tip #4 – Consider Your Reputation

Some people send funny birthday cards anonymously because they
would be ashamed to have people know they were sending smut.
Stop and consider your reputation. If you are ashamed to sign
your name, you should not send that birthday card. If you would
be ashamed to have the recipient learn that it was from you,
choose another card. You obviously believe it is not
appropriate. Have the courage to do what you know is right.

Tip #5 – Consider Your Friendship's Value

There is nothing wrong with sending birthday cards that are
free. You may be unable to afford anything more. If you can
afford more, though, think about why you are choosing a free
birthday card. Do you care enough to spend a little money? Do
you appreciate that person – and value their friendship or
their place in the family enough to invest in helping them
enjoy the day? Membership at a greeting card website is not
expensive, and you gain access to the best of the cards when
you invest. Consider your friend or loved one. Is that person
worthy of a birthday card that cost you something?

Tip #6 – Consider Being Serious

Finally, think about whether the recipient would rather have a
serious, thoughtful birthday card. Many people are afraid to
send birthday cards that are serious. They are afraid to
express their true feelings toward others. They become
uncomfortable with anything that is not funny. Ill-at-ease and
lacking in self-confidence, they rely on funny birthday cards.
The recipient, however, might treasure a birthday card that
expresses your feelings sincerely.

Whatever birthday card you choose to send, make it such that
the person celebrating a birthday will sense that you took time
to think about him or her.

About The Author: (c)2007, Anna Hart. Anna Hart invites you to
read more of her articles about birthday cards at
http://www.distinctivegiftsandcards.com. Anna has posted
additional information on that site about other cards and
gifts. If you would like to find unique gifts in a rush for a
birthday, visit Anna now.