There are a few steps you can follow if you want to find out someone's birthday without asking directly, whether you've forgotten the date or want to surprise a new friend by wishing them a very special day. Be wary of sites that claim to be able to look up someone's birthday. Usually, sites like this require you to pay a fee and are not always reliable. It will be easier for you to dig up information on social media, ask other people who may know, or chat with the person concerned about a topic that could provoke him to tell him his own birthday.
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Method 1 of 3: Leveraging Social Media
Step 1. Go to the respective Facebook profile page to view their personal information
One easy way to find out someone's birthday is to search for it on Facebook. If you have your own Facebook account, log in to your account and type the name of the friend/person in the search bar at the top of the screen. After accessing his profile, you can see his birthday in the information column below his profile photo.
- If the person in question has a private account, you must first befriend them in order to see their personal information. Touch or click the “Add Friend” button next to their name to send a friend request.
- If his birthday doesn't appear in the information column, try checking his timeline to see if any of his friends wished him a happy birthday last year. Just scroll the page until you see birthday-themed posts uploaded on the same date.
Step 2. Follow him on Instagram and look for birthday-themed posts
If you use Instagram, you can tell someone's birthday by looking at their photo. Visit his profile page (or the profile of one of his friends) and review posts from last year. It's not uncommon for someone to upload their own photo on their birthday, so there's a good chance you'll find the post on their profile.
- If you're still not having any luck, try browsing the posts of friends who both know them for photos that contain the person in question.
- Keep in mind that if the person in question has a private profile, you must first submit a follow request and wait for the person to accept the request before being able to access their photos.
Now! Found out
Friends often wish someone a happy birthday by tagging them in their posts. Tap the tab right below the person's username to view the “Tagged Photos” section and browse through photos that have their profile tagged.
Step 3. Look for the birthday cake emoji next to his name on Snapchat
The birthday cake icon is displayed by Snapchat next to the username on the birthday (as per the entry added to the personal information segment). If you're friends with the person on Snapchat, type their name into your friends list and see if there's a birthday cake icon next to their name. You may need to check every day for some time if you don't have a clear idea of his birthday.
- To find out more about someone's birthday from their Snapchat profile, check if they have the zodiac sign on their information panel. This sign is shown as a small purple box containing one of the 12 zodiac signs.
- If you don't know anything about astrology, go to https://snapchatatemojis.com/birthdays/ and match the zodiac sign with the appropriate date of birth.
Step 4. Check the Twitter profile page in question or look for a balloon image on the tweet
Like other social media platforms, Twitter allows its users to add their date of birth to the personal information segment. If the person in question enters their date of birth, it will be displayed in the upper left corner of their profile page. When his birthday arrives, there will be a neon-colored balloon image on every tweet he uploads on that day.
Adding a date of birth on the profile page is optional so if he decides not to include that information, you have no choice but to find out another way
Method 2 of 3: Asking Others
Step 1. Ask friends who both know him
Talk to friends or acquaintances who both know him and ask if he knows the person's birthday. Even if they don't know it, they may be able to offer to find out the date so you don't have to ask the person directly.
- Try saying, “Looks like Richard's birthday is coming up soon. Do you know what date his birthday is?”
- If you're planning to surprise him, make sure you tell the informant about the plan as well (and ask him to keep your plans a secret). Otherwise, there is a chance that the informant could accidentally leak your plans.
Step 2. Ask your boss or other co-workers if you work in the same place as the person concerned
Another coworker may know the information you're looking for, especially if he or she has worked with him for years. If not, talk to your boss privately and ask for his help. He can view the company's employee records and find information on the person's date of birth.
You can also find out your co-workers' birthdays when you ask for permission to have a party at the office. Try asking, “Can we have a small party for Naomi's birthday? Do you know your birthday?"
Privacy Policy
Some companies may not be able to freely share employee personal information, so it's a good idea to have a backup plan in case your request for information is denied.
Step 3. Ask for help from the person's family if you know them well enough
If the person in question is a friend, call and ask for help from a relative. You could say, for example, “Ouch! I forgot. When is Joni's birthday, huh? There's a chance he'll be happy to help.
Only contact his family members if you know him personally and have been in contact with him before. Otherwise, your question (which is not really negative) could be considered an invasion of privacy
Method 3 of 3: Finding Out from the Person In Direct
Step 1. Take a direct approach by asking the person in question
If you're just getting to know him, there's nothing wrong with asking for his birthday. Simple questions like “When is your birthday? Usually, what do you do on your birthday?” It's an easy step to getting the information you're looking for and starting a lively private chat. He may also be happy that you are willing to ask questions and care about his birthday!
If the person in question is an old friend or best friend, they probably won't be upset when you admit that you forgot the birthday. Just casually ask, "Your birthday is coming up, right? Uh, wait a minute! When is your birthday?”
Not your business
Don't ask the other person's age as a topic of conversation. In some cultures, this is considered a bit offensive, especially if you don't know the person that well.
Step 2. Get informed by asking him to share memories about his birthday
As a more "hidden" step, ask her to share her best birthday, or describe her ideal birthday party. As he answers, see if you can pick up some important information, such as the month/season he was born or other moments close to his birthday.
If you're still having trouble figuring out the exact date, change the question so he can give a more detailed answer. For example, if he tells you that he went ice skating (on the lake) on his birthday, you might ask, “Wow! Must be fun! Ah, so your birthday falls in winter, huh?”
Step 3. Mention your own birthday so he will tell you his birthday
Just tell him about your birthday and see if he responds with a story about his own birthday. Statements like “I'm happy because my birthday is in February. I can find fun activities when the weather is still cool” can be a bait for him to want to talk about his birthday. At the very least, he could name a specific month or season that coincided with his birthday.
If your birthday is coming up soon, you can also say, “Wow! Only a month left until my birthday!” and see if he even mentions the distance to his own birthday
Step 4. Ask the zodiac sign if you are familiar with astrology
By knowing a person's astrological symbol, you can get a clearer picture of the person's birthday. Start the conversation by asking her zodiac sign and use that information to determine a possible birthday. That way, you at least have information or a closer picture of his birthday. You can also focus your search more specifically.
- When he mentions his zodiac sign, try to encourage him to mention his birthday with follow-up questions like, “Oh! Your zodiac sign is Pises? Hmm… Means your birthday is in September. Yes, right?" With a little push, he can tell you the exact date of his birthday.
- If he doesn't know his zodiac sign, try turning the question around. Ask about the date of birth, then mention the relationship of that date to the appropriate zodiac. He will not suspect that you are actually trying to find out his birthday.
Tips
- Take advantage of your creativity and combine multiple sources to narrow down the search. For example, you may already know his zodiac sign. Use that zodiac date range to search for birthday-themed posts uploaded during that timeframe on Facebook or Instagram.
- Once you know your birthday, write it down on your calendar or phone so you don't forget it again.
