4. Can I send a “thank you” for birthday wishes after my birthday has passed? Yes. When someone takes time off their busy life and makes an effort to wish you, it is courtesy to thank them.

But once you're done basking in the well-deserved flood of birthday attention, you've got to reel it in and thank everyone for ... say "thanks for the birthday wishes" below.

Whether you jot one of these messages ... Thank you for everything that you bring into my life. When I think of all the things I'm thankful for, you're the first thing that comes to mind. Happy ...