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- Facebook lets you text ‘1’ to wish a friend a Happy Birthday, so nothing is sacred anymore
Posted by : Brij Bhushan
Tuesday 28 July 2015
When it comes to insincere friend gestures, a generic birthday wish on someone’s Facebook wall probably falls right below re-gifting and right above getting a drink for you at the bar but still putting it on your tab. It’s not that it’s not nice, it’s just that scrawling a generic “Happy Birthday!” to mark the occasion doesn’t necessarily feel thoughtful or creative. The amount of effort feels…well, minimal. And it turns out I’m right! Facebook’s notifications will actually text you when a friend’s birthday is that day, and you can simply reply with the number ‘1’ to send your regards. Friend shared…
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