Questions to ask someone on their birthday

We were at my cousin's birthday party last night at the Bower. Great food and even better company. We even had sushi prepared fresh just for the occasion which in West Virginia is no small feat. Thanks Jim!


At some point I asked my cousin what she was most suprised about in her life now. Not a great question, but at least a different question. I got me thinking though about what other quality questions could one ask of the birthday boy or girl at their birthday party. Once I started to do this I can't help but think of the low quality questions that I find funny....just amusing myself again.

Some good quality questions to ask someone on their birthday:
What are you most grateful for in the last year?
What is really perfect about being this age now?
What are you most looking forward to doing this year?
What are some of your best birthday memories?
What would you like to do for your birthday next year?
How have you personally grown in the last year?

Some medium quality questions:
What's for dinner?
Can I have seconds? (I learned that this could be a good quality question if it is accompanied by supplication.)
How old are you?
Really, your that old?
Do you have any cold beer?

Don't ask these questions:
Can I borrow some of that birthday money?
This food sucks, do you have anything else to eat?
Do you have to have one of these parties every year?
How early can I leave and not offend you?
Are these the only friends you have?
Sorry I drank all your beer, do you mind running out to get some more before you open your presents?

Ahh birthdays. True holidays they will always be.