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Top 40 Reply to Birthday Wishes

It is overwhelming to receive tons of birthday wishes on your birthday; it only means that people love you so much that they spend some of their time sending you their thoughtful wishes.
It is only just and right that you show them how grateful you are to them for remembering you.
This list contains an assortment of bday greetings replies that you can make use of if you will be sending out your gratitude to all the people who remembered you on your special day.
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Thank you very much for your kind and thoughtful birthday wishes. You contributed so much to making my special day extra special. Much love!

I want to thank all of you guys, and I also want to let you know how blessed I am to have awesome friends like you with whom I can celebrate my birthday with. Thank you so much!

To have a friend like you greet me a happy bday first thing in the morning is something that I am thankful for. Thanks for remembering my friend!

To my friends, thank you so much for all the thoughtful words you have given me on my birthday. Hugs and kisses for everyone!

I really appreciate all you wonderful bday wishes ladies! I am so excited to party with you all! See you all later! Party time!

Your birthday greetings truly made my day! Thanks very much my dearest friend!

To all my amazing and lovely friends, thank you so much for making my day more special. I love you all. Hugs and kisses!

Your birthday greetings and wishes lifted me up to the cloud nine! I am grateful to you!

My birthday became more memorable because of your thoughtful wishes! Appreciate it very much!

Thank you very much for sending me your genuine wishes and greetings on my special day.

All of your birthday greetings made my day. Thank you so much! You rock guys!

My birthday party became extraordinary because of all your loving wishes! Can’t say thank you enough my dear friends!

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Your heartfelt wishes and greetings made my memorable birthday more memorable! Thank you very much!

You guys rocks! All of your birthday wishes and greetings are the best ever and ever, thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Your bday wishes and greetings will be kept eternally in my heart! Appreciate it!

Thank you very much for sending me your warm birthday greetings and wishes! Much love!

The sincere and loving wishes is all that I need to make this birthday of mine a blissful one. Thank you so much!

Thanks a lot for taking time in sending me your warmest birthday wishes! Hugs and Kisses!

I am lucky to be able to celebrate another year of life but I am blessed to celebrate my birthdays with a friend like you. Thank you very much my dear friend!

Your birthday wishes for me make me feel so special and loved! Thank you for making me feel that way!

Allow me to take a minute of your time to say thank you for your warm bday wishes!

The heartfelt wishes that you have sent me are the cherry on top of my birthday! Thank you from the very bottom of my heart!

No matter how old I get, you are always there and your genuine birthday wishes! I will remember it forever!

My birthday would not be a memorable one without your touching bday greetings! I appreciate it very much guys! Thanks!

Without your birthday wishes guys, my birthday will be incomplete so allow me to say thank you to all of you!

Thank you for your effort in sending me your bday wishes, appreciate it very much!

The warm wishes and birthday greetings from you guys are very much appreciated! Much love!

So blessed to have a wonderful person like you remember me on my birthday. Thank you so much!

Thank you so much! You are as special as your bday greetings for me.

To hear such heart melting words from you is beyond bliss. I am thankful for it.

I can’t wait for my birthday next year, I can’t wait because your heartwarming birthday wishes makes me feel so special. Thank you!

Hearing those sweet birthday wishes from you makes me want to have a birthday every day. Thanks a lot!

The compliments and thoughtful wishes from you makes my day worth remembering! Thanks for everything!

Your sincere bday wishes for me makes my birthday more unforgettable. Thank you very much!

Celebrating my birthday was awesome but celebrating my birthday with your birthday wishes is more awesome and meaningful.

May God bless you because your birthday wishes for me reminded me that a person who loves me still exists.

Thank you for coming to my birthday celebration and thank you more for your birthday wishes!

It was an amazing experience hearing your sweet wishes for birthday. I want to let you know that you made my day! Thank you!

Your sweet birthday wishes reminded me how awesome life is. Respect!

I am such a lucky person to receive such sweet birthday wishes from you. Thanks a lot!

I would like to let you know that your loving wishes moved me. Thank you!

Your birthday wishes is as special as you are to me. Thank you very much!

Thank you from taking a time off just for you to send me your warm and sincere birthday wishes. I appreciate it very much. Much love!

Your superb birthday wishes means a lot to me. Thank you so much!

Your super touching bday wishes helped in spoiling me on my birthday. Much love!

From the deepest bottom of my heart, thank you so much for all your loving wishes. I really appreciate all your given efforts.

The greetings that you have sent me put a smile on my face. Thank you so much! Hugs and Kisses!

Another year has been added to my amazing life and I am so thankful that you celebrated it with me. Thank you for time!

My birthday became worth remembering because of your soul touching birthday wishes for me. Love lots!

I can feel the sincerity in the birthday wishes that you have sent me. It is really a wish worth granting. Thank you so much! Hugs and Kisses!

The love that you have given incased in your loving wishes is overwhelming. Thank you very much!

I can’t thank you enough for all the love which you have given me on my birthday last night. Lots of love!

Thank you so much for the time and for all of your efforts in giving me a time of my life on my birthday. Much love!

God really blessed me for giving me friends like you who did his best to make me happy on my birthday. I will forever treasure what you did for me.

May the Almighty God bless you for giving me a portion of your time to celebrate with me on my birthday. Thank you so much!

I can’t put the right words together to express how delighted I am to have an awesome family like you who gave me a record breaking celebration. You are all the best guys and I love you all!

There are two words that I want to say to the bday wishes which you have sent to me. Wow and Thank you!

An immense thank you is all that I can say, all your wonderful wishes in my heart will forever stay. Much love!

Your birthday wishes for me gives me delight that I never imagined that I will ever have. Thank you very much!

I am in the cloud nine today because your loving wishes sent me up here. Thanks a lot!

I appreciate your gift but I appreciate more the thoughtfulness of your B’Day wishes. Love lots!

I can honestly and truly say that I have the best of the best friend in the whole world. Your birthday wishes stand out in my heart. Thank you!

Your presence and your birthday wishes during my birthday mean a lot to me and I want you to know that. Hugs and Kisses!

It is quite overwhelming for me to receive such sweet thoughts from you on my birthday. Thank you very much! Much love!

My lovely birthday became lovelier because of your wishful thoughts. Thank you very much!

It feels so good knowing that I have a person like you in my life who will go against all the odds just to be with me and wish me good things on my birthday. Thank you very much!

Thank you a lot for having me in your thoughts as you go on your busy day. Thank you for the birthday greetings and wishes. God Bless You!

I was granted another year to live my life and spend it with wonderful people like you who do not forget to send their thoughtful birthday wishes on my special day. Thanks a lot!

Spending my birthday with you guys is so worth having and worth remembering. Thank you to all my friends who did all that they can so I will be ecstatic on my day. Thank you for all of your wonderful and truthful wishes!

The best moment of my birthday is neither the blowing nor the cutting of my birthday cake. The best moment was when I am listening to you guys say such sweet things and wishing me all the best in my life. How blessed I am indeed.

A huge thank you goes to all the people who attended my birthday party yesterday and people who sent their greetings and birthday wishes from across the world. I appreciate the shower of love and I felt so spoiled. Thank you all!

Hearing you wish me good things in life makes me wish even more that this blissful day will not come to an end. My birthday may be over but all your sweet thoughts are something which I can’t get over. Thanks a lot!

List of replies to birthday wishes

Thank you for the happy birthday wishes! It was an excellent day!

Thanks for the birthday greeting!

Thanks everyone for the warm birthday wishes. They are greatly appreciated.

Hi there, thanks for wishing me a happy birthday. It was a great day!

A thousand thank-you’s for everyone who took the time out of their busy day to wish me a happy birthday yesterday!

Good morning, thanks for the birthday wishes! We miss you! Hope all is well.

Hey, thanks for wishing me a happy birthday!

Thank you for the thoughtful birthday card! That was awesome!

Just a quick note to say thanks for wishing me a happy birthday. It was a very busy but fun day yesterday.

Dear Aunt Jenna, thank you for wishing me a happy birthday yesterday. It was a nice day spent with family and friends. See you soon!

Hello, thanks for the birthday well wishes! How are you doing?

A sincere thank-you for all the birthday wishes! I’m still going through them all. I’ll try to respond to them all, but I want you to know that I really appreciate you thinking of me. Have a great day!

Hi Mom, thank you for the birthday card and presents. You didn’t have to spoil me like that, but I’m very glad that you did. You really made my day special.

Thanks for the wonderful birthday wishes, everyone!

Seeing your birthday greeting was the highlight of my day. Thanks so much!

Good afternoon, sorry I’m so late with this, but thank you for the birthday wishes. I was up north for the weekend and am just getting caught up on my messages. It was a great birthday!

Thanks for the great birthday card! It made me laugh out loud as soon as I read it.

Thank you very much for all of the birthday well wishes. I’m truly awed by how many people thought of me. It means a lot to much. You all rock!

51 Email Greetings & Ways to Start an Email That Are Perfect for any Occasion

Starting an email seems like no big deal, but your choice of words can have a massive impact on how the rest of your message is received.

In this guide, we’ll analyze the importance of email greetings, and give you more than 50 examples of how to start an email.

You’re sure to find a suitable email greeting or opening for just about any occasion.

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How to Start an Email Professionally (How to Start a Business Email)

Let’s start with some of the tried-and-true business email greetings—the snippets of text you include at the beginning of every email. These are some of the most commonly used email greetings, and for good reason—they’re some of the simplest and most reliable ways to start a business or professional email.

1. Hi / Hey (name)

Short, sweet, and simple, it doesn’t get much easier than this. “Hi” is innocuous and friendly, without sacrificing formality, and the addition of a person’s name makes it personal. Depending on the setting, you may wish to use a person’s first name or title and surname; this is true for any instances of “name” in this list.

2. Hello (name)

This email greeting serves the same purpose, but the additional length of the word “hello’ makes it a bit more formal.

3. Dear (name)

A vestigial greeting from the days of handwritten letters, “dear” is useful if your email has a letter-like structure. It can also be used to distinguish your emails from those of other professionals, or to appeal to customers with a friendly opening.

4. Greetings

For me, “greetings” feels a little too Martian-like, but it’s an acceptable and common email opening. It’s best when introducing yourself for the first time or reaching out to someone for the first time in a while.

5. (Name)

Even simpler, you can simply start with the person’s name. It might read as a bit cold, and it’s not the most creative email greeting, but it’s widely used.

6. All / everyone

If you’re emailing multiple people at once, you won’t have the opportunity to call out a specific name. Instead, you can greet the entire group with something like “Hello all,” or “Hi everyone.” It’s a simple modification to accommodate your needs.

There are some other examples of basic professional email greetings you can use, but unless you’re being cheeky, or you’re eager to stand out in some distinct way, it’s best to stick with one of these.

How to Start an Email Greeting: Comma, Colon, or Exclamation Point?

Whether you’re using one of the above greetings in email or one of your own, you’ll be left with a critical punctuation decision: should you use a comma, a colon, or an exclamation point to end your greeting?

From a pure etiquette standpoint, there’s no taboo punctuation mark. You aren’t going to offend someone by adding an exclamation point to the end of your greeting. However, there are some subtle connotations to each punctuation mark you’ll want to consider.

The colon is very formal, but almost overly so. A colon might be good for starting something especially serious, or for emailing with a person or organization you know is old-fashioned. However, for most other people, it might feel a little cold and impersonal.

At the other end of the spectrum is the exclamation point. An exclamation point conveys excitement, and can be used to indicate enthusiasm. For personal contacts and informal conversations, this can work, but in a professional setting, it can make you seem overeager or immature. Use it wisely.

The best standby, and the perfect choice if you’re not sure what to do, is the comma. It’s formal without being cold, and is so commonly used you can guarantee nobody’s going to scrutinize it.

Ways to Start a Formal Email

Now that your greeting is out of the way, you can work on creating an introduction. These introductory sentences an email starters are ideal ways to start an email for formal occasions—which should be your default if you don’t know the person with whom you’re engaging. They’re a good segue from your generic greeting to the core content of your message:

7. I hope this email finds you well.

This is a simple gesture of well-wishes that can instantly make the rest of your message seem warmer. It’s also vague enough that you don’t need to be personally involved in your recipient’s life, or sacrifice formality for friendliness.

8. Good morning/afternoon/evening.

Shorter openings are generally better, especially when one of your priorities is preserving formality. A “good morning” (substituted with the appropriate time of day) is all it takes to make your greeting warm.

9. Allow me to introduce myself…

This only works if you’re actually introducing yourself in a greeting email; your boss of 10 years probably won’t find this funny. It’s also a way to soften whatever your request is. Be sure to see our complete guide on how to introduce yourself in an email.

10. How are you?

You probably won’t get an answer, but that’s not really the point.

11. How was your vacation/weekend/etc.?

Be careful with this one; you don’t want to seem intrusive. But if this person made it clear they were going on vacation, it’s fine (and compliant with the rules of formality) to ask about it. Feel free to ask about their weekend too—again, as long as it isn’t intrusive.

12. I hope your week is going smoothly.

Questions can be intrusive, but statements can’t. A safer bet may be to say something like, “I hope your week is going well!”

13. I’m emailing you to…

This is great if you’re trying to cut to the chase. Most professionals appreciate conciseness, so use this introduction to get to your main point.

14. I’m hoping to get your input on…

This is also a way to get to the point, especially if you’re making a request or an inquiry.

15. It’s my pleasure to inform you…

Somewhat situational, this works great if you’re informing someone that they’ve won a bid, or that they’ve been selected for a job.

Formal Ways to Start an Email Response

If you’re responding to someone else’s email, you’ll need to modify your opening slightly. These formal email greetings are well-suited for a response:

16. It’s great to hear from you.

You can tinker with this opening to get it just right, so long as you’re conveying the same idea; you’re glad this person emailed you.

17. Thanks for your email.

This offers something similar (and you’ll see it coming up again and again). Expressing gratitude can help you with everything from landing a better impression to getting more sales.

18. Thank you for the quick response.

Situationally, this can help you acknowledge the person’s efforts in responding to you or reacting to a new prompt.

19. Thanks for getting in touch.

Another variant on the “thank you” theme that might suit your needs perfectly.

20. I appreciate the update.

If someone provides you with raw information and you don’t know what to say, this can help you fill in the gap.

21. I apologize for the delay.

If you didn’t respond to the message right away, this short response could help you clear the air.

How to Start a Follow-up Email

There are many situations that necessitate or invite an email follow-up. These can be tricky, since they often demand a balance between outreach and restraint. Generally, you’ll stick to being formal in this situation, with an email opening like one of these:

22. Just checking in…

You’ll need to add a bit more to this to make it work, but it’s a fairly unassuming opening that can help you establish your main priority in reaching out.

23. I wanted to follow up with you.

Similarly, this phrase establishes your main goal. Assuming your original message is clear, there shouldn’t be any miscommunication.

24. As we discussed in our last meeting.

In case you aren’t sure the person remembers your last meeting, or if you want to recap your last discussion, this is a good lead-in.

25. As promised…

If you have something deliver, or some new information to share, the simple “as promised” phrase gives you a good segue.

26. Could you provide me with an update?

If you’re making a simple request, you may not need much more than this in the body of your message.

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27. I wanted to get back to you about…

This is ideal if you have something to add, or if you’ve learned new information you didn’t have in the past.

28. Thank you for your time.

Remember, expressing gratitude can have a massive impact on how well you’re received. Thanking someone for their time, whether it was spent in a meeting, phone call, or just an email exchange, can make your follow-up seem warmer.

29. Are you still interested?

If you’re not sure this person wants to continue the conversation, a simple “are you still interested?” can give them an easy out. It also works well as a sales email subject line—but you can read more about sales email subject lines in our comprehensive guide.

If you’re interested in a fuller guide on sales-related follow-up emails, be sure to read our article on sales email follow-up templates, as well as our article on sales email templates you can use.

Informal Ways to Start an Email

If you know the person you’re emailing, or if your company culture is relatively relaxed, you can get away with some of these informal and creative email greetings:

30. Congratulations on (accomplishment)!

You might not want to get involved in the details of someone’s personal life or professional successes unless you know them. But in an informal setting, it can work wonders. Congratulate someone, and they’ll likely read the rest of your message with a smile on their face.

31. How are the kids?

Again, asking someone about their personal life is dangerous territory if you don’t know them. But if you’ve had friendly conversations in the past, this can be a good thing.

32. I saw your post on (social media).

This works if there’s a contextual link between the post and your message. For example, if they recently posted an article about the importance of time management, you can tell them about a new tool you’ve found to analyze the amount of time they’re spending each day.

33. How was the trip?

If you know the person well enough to know they went on a trip, you can ask about it.

34. I was just thinking about you.

Assuming you have a good reason to reach out other than this, this message can be a near-perfect opening.

35. It was great to see you at (event).

Hypothetically, event follow-ups like this can work in a formal setting. However, it’s included here because it’s often done in a casual way.

36. I saw this (media) and thought of you.

You might think of including an attachment, gif, or YouTube link—especially if you have a good reason for bringing it up.

37. (Contact) suggested I get in touch with you!

As a networking email in an informal setting, this opening line is awesome. If you need help polishing the rest of your approach, you can read more tips in this guide on subject lines for networking emails.

38. Sorry it took me a while to get back to you.

A less formal version of the “delay apology,” this opening can help you acknowledge a lengthy passage of time between your last message and this one.

Funny Email Greetings and Personal Ways to Start an Email

If you’re friends with the person you’re emailing, or if you’re trying to come across as friendly and sociable, you can use one of these funny or highly personal ways of starting an email. Just make sure you’re not using these with someone you don’t know very well, and entirely avoid them in situations that demand seriousness or formality.

39. Yep, it’s me again.

If you’re emailing someone in high volume, this can make light of the situation.

40. X days until Friday.

Yes, we all love Friday and count down to it. You might as well acknowledge it (even if it’s a bit trite).

41. Don’t worry, I’ll keep this brief.

A fun way to insist you won’t be wasting this person’s time, it’s a good introduction to a short email.

42. Yet another message to bog down your inbox.

We all wrestle with overflowing inboxes, but this message lets the recipient know that you understand their plight.

43. Hopefully, you’ve had your coffee this morning.

I can’t say I’m a big fan of this joke, but if this person is the type to describe themselves in terms of pre-caffeine and post-caffeine personalities, it might work well.

44. Are you surviving yet another workweek?

If work seems like a drudgery some days, this opening can make things a little lighter.

45. I hope you’re sitting down.

This is a common phrase used before revealing some surprising or exciting news. If you have something important to share, this may be a good way to lead into it. Just make sure you’re not using email for gossiping purposes.

46. [Any inside joke].

Do you have an inside joke with a close colleague or a friendly boss? Feel free to use it as a way to lead into an email—so long as that email isn’t very serious or important. A joke can make a light message easier to receive, but can turn a serious email into an object of ridicule.

Bonus: Email Greetings and Openers to Avoid at All Costs

These may technically break the rules I laid out, but I feel they’re vital to discuss in this context. In the first section, I wrote about the importance of email greetings, and in the second, I gave examples of some tried-and-true greetings.

On the dark side, there are some email greetings and openers you should avoid at all costs. These email salutations are worse than neutral; they could do active harm to your reputation, or jeopardize the reception of your message.

47. [Anything that’s misspelled].

God help you if you misspell your prospect’s name. Seeing your own name misspelled gives you that cold-and-prickly feeling, and instantly sets a bad tone for the conversation. On top of that, it shows that you don’t pay attention to details, or that you’re not proofreading. Spelling errors in the body of your message might be more easily forgiven, but to leave one in the introduction is practically unforgivable.

48. Hey (nickname)!

In general, the “Hey (name)!” formula isn’t a great look. It’s okay for use with people you know well, or if you want to establish a casual, friendly relationship, but otherwise, it’s best tabled in favor of a tried-and-true greeting. It’s made even worse if you include a nickname for someone (unless you’ve personally verified that this nickname is their exclusive preference). In general, you shouldn’t give someone a nickname or shorten their name unless they tell you to; Nicole doesn’t automatically become Nicki, and Michael doesn’t automatically become Mike. If you’re not sure what this person prefers, watch their email signature, and err on the side of full names and formality.

49. To whom it may concern.

A phrase of choice for mass messages and anonymous complaint letters, “to whom it may concern” is in most situations, a cold and lazy choice. If you can, find the name of the person you’re emailing. If this name is unavailable, a term like “everyone” or “all” will provide a better fit.

50. Dear sir or madam.

Again, this is kind of a cop-out. Do your research to find the name of the person you’re emailing, or substitute a better phrase if you’re talking to multiple people. Otherwise, you’re better off with something vague, like “Hello.”

51. Happy Monday!

Just don’t. Trust me on this one.

Why Email Greetings Matter

Do email greetings really matter that much? Why does this subject warrant a comprehensive, multi-thousand-word article?

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Quick Email Greetings FAQ

How do you address a professional email?

This depends on your relationship with the recipient. If your recipient is a co-worker but not your boss, then ‘Hi’ or ‘Hey’ is usually appropriate. If you’re addressing someone of higher status, such as your boss, then ‘Hi Mr./Mrs./Ms. (name)’ is a safer bet.

How do you start a professional email to a stranger?

When writing a professional email greeting to a stranger, I recommend using ‘Hi’ or ‘Hello’ followed by ‘Mr./Mrs./Ms. (name)’ if your recipient is a higher status than you (in which case it’s safe to err on the side of respect). Otherwise, ‘Hi’ or ‘Hey’ (first name) should be appropriate.

Should I use ‘Dear’ in my formal email greeting?

It can be, but there are generally better options. ‘Dear’ feels like an old-school way of addressing someone, such as in a hand-written letter. It may come across as out-of-touch with your recipient, unless they are from an era where it was more widely used.

50 Warm Birthday Wishes and Messages

There are always times when you need to greet a special person with some warm birthday wishes, but you are out of words; you are out of any ideas on what to say. There are so many things you want to say that you have a hard time putting into words.
When that time comes, there are tons of wishes to choose from:

I hope that you have the best birthday ever and that your heart will be filled with joy and hope.

Keep the memories of today, even after many birthdays have passed, this would be the best.

I hope that all of your wishes come true, my dearest friend, happy bday to you!

You are going to achieve all your dreams and aspirations, I assure you. Have a Wonderful Birthday!

You can do this! You are awesome, wonderful, kind, courageous and warm. Wish you a best birthday today!

I wish you all the best in all the endeavors you wish to partake in your life. Wonderful bday!

I wish that all the luck, hope, happiness and joy in this world reaches you. Best bday!

Best bday to the best person in this world, the one who has been for me through it all!

I hope that I am beside you on this very day to celebrate your birthday with you, dear friend!

Have an awesome birthday just like you are. You deserve everything that is with you now!

The thought that you are happy is enough to make me happy too. Happy birthday to you!

I feel like the happiest person there is that I have a wife like you in my life. Enjoy a wonderful bday!

I hope you know how amazing you are because everyone does. Best birthday to you!

Life will be full of challenges but I will always be here for you. Wonderful birthday, dear friend.

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You are the best friend there ever will be, so thank you. Happy bday to you!

I hope you never forget just how much I truly love you from the bottom of my heart. Happy bday, my dearest friend!

Birthdays are fresh beginnings, another year of things to do. Best birthday to you!

You are at the age of knowing how to aspire and dream, so may they all come true for you.

Another year has passed you by and yet your soul still remains the same, kind and loving.

You are one of the most amazing persons I know and I am proud of it. Wonderful birthday to you!

You are special to me in ways you do not even know. I love you! Happy birthday, my love.

You are perfect the way you are so do not ever forget that. Have fun and just be you!

I hope that you have fun today, that you get to be as happy as you can be. Happy bday!

May this birthday be the best one ever until your next birthday comes! Happy bday to you!

We get along so well that sometimes people think we are siblings. Thank you and wonderful birthday!

Thank some day off work today and celebrate your birthday, it rarely happens anyways.

I will promise you that I will make this birthday the most memorable birthday you will ever have!

I am so happy for you, you get to be another year older, and another year wiser than you are.

Words are not enough for me to tell you how happy I am that you are celebrating your birthday!

Wishing you all the best and that you become the person you are trying to become. Have fun!

Here are some flowers, cakes and candles for you to celebrate your birthday with!

I am forever grateful that you have decided to be my friend even when time is hard.

You may be older now, but you are still the same person you were years ago.

Even after so many years that have passed, you still make my heart beat fast. Best birthday!

You are still my favorite person, the one that makes me happy, the one that makes me laugh.

Maybe someday, things will be better, but for now, let me just wish you a wonderful bday!

Have a wonderful, magical and enticing birthday party! I wish you all the best in life, friend!

Blow your candles and wish for all the good things in life and they are bound to come true.

On this special day of yours, I hope someone would be there beside you when I am not.

Forget the past and just think about the future and the many more things to come. Best bday!

A birthday is a special day in a person’s life so you might as well enjoy it to the fullest.

Best bday to you, the most charming, witty, talented person that I have ever known.

Do not count the wrinkles but count the age, do not count the mistakes but the blessings.

My wish for you is that you have a good health and live a long life. Wonderful bday to you!

I feel so lucky to have a friend like you: fantastic and awesome. Many more birthdays to come!

I hope you have a fabulous and superb year up ahead because you deserve it, truly.

This is the day to always remember, a special one, your birthday, the day you were born.

Have a happy birthday and stay happy because you deserve to be happy forever and ever.

Be grateful for the things that you have and for being alive to celebrate another birthday!

I wish you three things for your birthday: smiles, laughter and happiness. Best birthday!

I hope you are happy in everything that you do because you deserve to be happy. Wonderful birthday to you, my best friend!

I hope you get the courage to live your life to the fullest, even for today. Happy birthday!

Let us make the next years to come even more awesome than this year ever was! Happy birthday to you my friend.

You have always been there for me when I needed someone, thank you and wonderful birthday!

I do not know what to tell you but I wish you have the best birthday ever today!

You may have age another year but that only means that you have spent another year being happy and loving and kind and all that you are.

I hope you never ever change because you are perfect the way you are right now! Enjoy today!

I am going to throw you the most awesome party in history and I hope you like it.

It is so hard to choose a gift for you that I cannot choose anything and ended up bringing you my love. Happy birthday!

Just know that no matter what life brings you, I will always be here beside you, supporting.

Do you know just how important you are to me? You are the best person in this world to me.

Best birthday to the most awesome person there ever is in this world of ours.

I would cross oceans, travel a thousand miles to be able to see you on your birthday today!

I would drink all the world has to offer or jump off a plain if it means to see you today!

I hope you know that I always think of you, that you are safe and that you are happy.

Wonderful bday to you, the most beautiful person in this world, the one that makes me happy.

Just live your life to the fullest and you will know that life is great. Best bday to you!

Tomorrow, things will be a whole lot better than today so look forward. Best bday!

There is always a reason to celebrate and today, it is your birthday so cheers to you!

For being awesome enough to be alive up until today, I wish you the happiest birthday ever!

Someday you will look back at today so make this day worth it. Wonderful bday to you!

No matter how much wrinkles you get, I will always love you the same. Happy bday!

I hope you are happy wherever you might be right now because I care. Happy bday to you!

Please tell me that you are living your life to the fullest so I can rest assure. Happy birthday!

For my loving sister, I hope you get what your heart wants. Wonderful birthday to you.

Keep living your life to the fullest! Best birthday to you and may you always have fun.

Never lose your sense of wonder, my friend. I will always be here, happy birthday!

Follow your heart, follow what you truly want, to reach your dreams. Wonderful bday!

Just keep on loving yourself and you will be fine in this world. Best bday!

I hope you know just how much you mean to me, my love. Best bday to you!

Loving you is like seeing the stars in the lonely, dark night. Wonderful bday, my love.

For being there for me when no one else stood by my side, thank you. Happy birthday!

Wishing you all the best this life has to offer every person in this world. Best birthday!

May life always be kind to you and that the universe guide you. Happiest birthday to you!

The universe is conspiring something for you, just wait for it, my dear. Wonderful birthday!

You are going to have the most awesome party ever, courtesy of me. Happy birthday!

Today is such a fine day to celebrate the day you were born. So may you have the happiest birthday ever today!

I still wish for you every day in my life, that you are always alright, out of harm’s way and happy. Happy bday!

You are like the waves and I am the ocean, you would always come back to me. Happy bday to you!

You are like the book that I hold dearest, the one that I care most about. Wonderful birthday to you!

Whatever life brings us, I hope we find our way back into each other’s life. Best birthday to you!

Wherever we may go, know that I would never forget the day you were born. Wonderful bday!

Warmest wishes for a happy birthday

Happy birthday to a great friend, hope you have an amazing time and make unforgettable new memories.

To a friend who is always there and caring for everyone else, hope you have a great day. Happy Birthday.

Couldn’t have asked for a better friend when I got you, hope this birthday is a special celebration and day for you, you deserve it.

Happy birthday to a great friend, may the years ahead be truly blessed for you.

Wishing you a Happy Birthday and hope you see many more yet to come, have a great one.

Looking forward to celebrating your birthday with you, hope it is the best one yet for you. Happy Birthday buddy.

Can’t wait to celebrate, Happy Birthday and here’s to many more yet to come.

Another birthday to celebrate, what a blessing it truly is. Happy Birthday dear friend.

Appreciate this special time, it is truly a blessing to grow old. Happy Birthday.

Not many people get blessed with growing old, may you see many more years to come ahead. Happy Birthday.

Happy birthday to a great friend, may today be nothing but relaxed and fun for you.

Hoping that your birthday is awesome, you deserve a great one. Happy Birthday.

Happy birthday to a friend who is always there. You deserve to have an amazing day and I hope that you do.

Wishing you a fantastic birthday and many more yet to come. Happy Birthday.

Hope that this is the best birthday yet for you, Happy Birthday.

Happy Birthday and I wish you all the best for the years ahead. May your birthday celebration be filled with fun and new memories.

Looking forward to celebrating your birthday and feel lucky to have a friend like you. Happy Birthday.

Do anything that you want today, it’s your special day, Happy Birthday.

Opening Sentences for Global Email

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Updated: 13 October 2021

Readers have asked me to suggest opening sentences for emails that go to people around the world. The goal of these openers is to avoid coming across as blunt and impolite, especially in messages to people from cultures in which English is not the first language.

It is wise for people in the English-speaking business world to include a sentence of greeting rather than getting immediately into their business purpose when they write to people who expect and value such email courtesies.

Below are a few opening sentences for international email. Each one would come after a greeting such as “Dear Dr. Rivas” or “Hello, Osouf.” You can use “I” or “We” depending on whether you are writing as an individual or as a representative of your group.

If you correspond with business readers around the world, you can pay attention to the opening sentences they use, and respond similarly.

Related: Read our article on how to write an opening sentence.

“I hope this email finds you well”

One popular opening sentence is “I hope this email finds you well.” Although it is common at the beginning of business email, I recommend using a sentence that sounds more natural. To me, “I hope this email finds you” is awkward phrasing.

It is a good idea to vary your beginning sentence if you write to someone often. A repeated opening sentence could come across as a habit rather than a sincere sentiment.

Here are a few alternatives to the old “I hope this email finds you well” you can consider:

A more personal approach

If you are drafting a high-stakes email that needs to get results, it’s worth your time to do a bit of research about the person or the company you are addressing. Opening your email with a sentence that pertains directly to the sender shows that this isn’t a generic, boilerplate message. It will warrant more attention and establish a bit of a personal connection. Consider, perhaps, a recent professional development to show you are familiar with the recipient’s work, or perhaps a nugget of personal information you can use to show you are invested in this relationship. Here are some examples:

Professional:

I learned this morning that CTX Solutions received the green light for the merger. You must be energized by what’s ahead!

I really enjoyed your presentation last week in San Diego on Nonlinear Marketing trends. You really painted a perfect picture when you said…

Hats off to you and your team for the recent success of the Black Mason campaign! It’s the talk of the town down here!

Personal:

Rumor at the office has it you have completed a triathlon over weekend. I don’t know how you manage to find the time for training – it is both impressive and inspiring!

Congrats on last week’s big win! Your team is the stuff of bowling legend!

Skip the opening sentence!

A recent data study from the email app Boomerang showed that the optimal length of an email, when it comes to receiving a response, is 75-150 words.

This is understandable, as people are busy and time is valuable. With this in mind, you may consider skipping the opening sentence, and getting straight to the point. As long as the overall tone of the email is warm, this approach shouldn’t come off as cold.

Small talk

You should really know your audience when crafting your email. Therefore, if you feel that the recipient is someone who would enjoy a little chit-chat, perhaps a bit of small talk is the way to go. Again, it’s best to skip the generic “I hope this email finds you well” and opt for a more personalized opener. Here are some examples:

I hope you’re staying warm, it seems New York didn’t get that memo that its spring!

Are you getting ready to take the boat out for the weekend? Should be great weather!

The most important thing to remember when crafting an email is to stay as genuine as possible. Forced conversation is not pleasant in person, nor is it in written form. Try to imagine running into your recipient in the hallway, and write as if you are having a face-to-face conversation.

Eight alternative opening phrases.

If you want to add a few openers to your phrase bank as to avoid the awkward “I hope this email finds you well,” here are a few more phrases you can use as an alternative (the 17 examples listed at the top of the article would work as well):

I would enjoy your additions to the list above, along with your thoughts about polite opening sentences. Please share!

Related: Here is a helpful article about crafting the perfect follow-up email.

How to Say Thank You for the Birthday Wishes

Want to write a thank you note to everyone who wished you on your birthday or reply to every Facebook post, Chat post, emails, and messages or even on WhatsApp. Show everyone that you really appreciate for their effort in the era when people don’t have much time to wish, they made your birthday as a special day for you.

Your thank you note can be a funny one liner or an emotionally heartfelt note but it should show the gratitude that you are paying to them. The party will be end soon but these wishes makes you alive with lots of memories so revert back with some of the special messages and quotes as a thank you note.

As the time is moving ahead, people are forgetting to enjoy the moments. In this busy era if someone spend one minute on you that means you are very lucky and now it’s your turn to make them feel that how much he/she is meant for you and believe me its worth.

You just enjoy your birthday party; moreover enjoy the amazing gifts with warm birthday greetings but after that it’s your turn to thank back to your friends and dear ones for what he did for you. So try to prepare the best thank you note for the party that can sign a smile to everyone’s face.

If are confused that what to say or write in posts and you were searching for thank you notes and thank you messages for the birthday wishes then your search ends here. Here you will find an awesome collection of thank you note for every age of group. So select the best suits for you and make your birthday more special with this thank you note.

Thank You Everyone for the Birthday Wishes

Send thank you messages for the presents and wishes because they not only brighten up your day but also brighten the day of the person who sent you a birthday wish. So, it’s time to make someone happy.