Back when I was like 9, on my birthday, I went and knocked on a neighbor’s door. Told her it’s my birthday and left. This was someone I’d never spoken to before.

Later that night she shows up at our house with a stuffed bunny. Turns out she interpreted “It’s my birthday!” as “We’re having a party and you’re invited!” not “I just wanted everyone to know!” like I meant it.

My mom made some emergency tea and received her in our messy living room. They ended up becoming friends after that.

I couldn’t imagine doing anything like that as an adult. Just knock on a stranger’s door to announce it’s my birthday and walk away lol.