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I absolutely loathe this tradition, and I ask everyone to not do it in celebration of me. I also ask friends and family to not let anyone know it's my birthday at any restaurant we're at, as well. I fucking hate being sung to. Like, a lot. Just give me a pat on the back or something for Chrissake.....
Stand up, hand on your heart and sing along but with "to meeee"
Become the conductor of the choir.
Eat beans
My manager suggested that the team would sing for me last year in a group meeting. I asked why and she said they should sing because it's my birthday. I had to look on the calendar because she sounded so convinced but it was several weeks until my birthday. Since that she has never suggested happy birthday singing again and I really hope it remains like that.
I put my arms out like I am receiving their energy and look them in the eyes with a crazed smile.
Look pissed off
I just sit there and guess if the singers will use my full name, or the short form, or my nickname. And then giggle stupid when they inevitably try to use all 3 together.
Wave your hands towards your face with closed eyes and your head high.
Throw heavy objects at their heads until they shut the fuck up, then eat the cake while they ponder where exactly they went wrong
The trouble with that strategy is, it'll only work once. If the goal is to never have a birthday celebration again, it works, of course.
Apparently it's not to grab a knife like you're gonna stab someone.
Fast clapping and loud high pitched toddler-like giggles and squeals always gets a fun reaction.
Fight or flight.
Conduct them with my fingers.
Clap and make unwavering eye contact.
Be glad it's just Happy Birthday. In Poland there is this weird tradition, where they'll sing for You 4 songs, just to irritate You. Nobody likes it, especially the birthday person but it still happens.
Ah, the tired looks at third one...
Ah, the hateful looks toward that one hyperactive person that began the fourth xD
Crunk.
Krump furiously.
/s
I think I usually just clap with them
I get friends that also hate that song.
Smile, stare at the cake, and lightly bob your head to the song. If you don't feel awkward with eye contact, then you can glance around the room and look at everyone.
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