What etiquette should we pay attention to when celebrating the birthday of the elderly?

Birthday is a form of etiquette to congratulate and bless the elderly, which belongs to the category of congratulations. Birthday etiquette is very particular. It is popular for family to celebrate their birthdays at present. It is also common to celebrate the birthdays of respected old scientists, artists, educators, old experts and professors in social activities. Generally speaking, birthday etiquette has the following aspects.

1, family birthday is a main form for children and grandchildren to celebrate their birthdays for the elderly, and all family members should participate except in very special circumstances. Family birthdays focus on etiquette, not eating or drinking, mainly to make the elderly happy. Usually, a large family is busy with work and complicated affairs, so it is difficult to get together, especially with the elderly. Therefore, take the opportunity of the old man's birthday to express congratulations and blessings to the old man. When the elderly see their grandchildren, they will be elated and happy, increase their psychological happiness and happiness, and play a role in prolonging life.

2. Pay attention to all aspects of etiquette when attending birthday activities, such as dressing neatly, being generous and polite; Salute and congratulate the old man, and say some words of blessing, such as "happiness as the East China Sea, longevity as the South Mountain", "longevity with pine cranes, high winds and bright festivals", "happiness as the East China Sea, longevity as the Heaven" and so on. Birthdays usually bring gifts, cash gifts, etc. And solemnly handed it over to the old man in a formal way. Gifts should be practical and valuable, and it is best to consider the preferences of the elderly, which can not only express the feelings of being a younger generation, but also make the elderly happy. If the elderly like calligraphy, they can send calligraphy and painting or Four Treasures of the Study; If they like flowers and plants, they can be given bonsai and flowers; If they like opera, they can be given CDs of classical operas. wine

3. Birthday to the elderly is an important form for future generations and disciples to bless the elderly. If you are in a foreign land or cannot attend due to special circumstances, you should express your blessings to the elderly in the form of letters, telephone calls and telegrams. , or entrust others to send gifts or cash gifts or remit money through the post office, and attach a letter with blessings and apologies.