[header] How to respond when someone wishes you happy birthday [title] Post one thank you message. [step] If you use social media frequently, you might get birthday wishes from acquaintances, old friends, and people you don't even remember. Even your friends are probably not waiting anxiously to receive a personalized response. 
One message to your wall thanking everyone for the birthday wishes is common practice, and unlikely to offend anyone. Here are some example responses : [substeps] Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes! I'm having a great time! One man.