What better thing to do than take a friend or an employee to lunch on their birthday. It’s a great time to learn a little more about them and at the same time they really appreciate that your taking the time.
I could have given a gift or something, but I think it comes down to him or her valuing an experience, like going out for lunch, over a gift card or pen etc. So the next time you know of a friend, co-worker or relative having a birthday take them for lunch!