2006-12-19 02:04:26 · 7 answers · asked by malavalla 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
dont!!!!!!!!!
2006-12-19 02:11:04 · update #1
Because Happy Birthday is a copyrighted song and they would have to pay royalties for using it. They can sing their own versions but they cannot sing the original song.
2006-12-19 02:37:10 · answer #1 · answered by pepepippy 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Possibly because some people do not like--I mean REALLY do not like--being the center of attention that way. A couple of years ago we went to a local chain restaurant for my brother's birthday, and the waitress knew it was his birthday. Instead of just bringing out the servers and singing the song, she asked us if they should. Why? Because apparently an unwanted "Happy Birthday" attack had really pissed some people off in the past, so the new policy was to ask before singing.
2006-12-19 02:21:50 · answer #2 · answered by ckmclements 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They probably would if you asked.
Still, I'm sure they stopped because somebody got offended. If you're very very touchy about your age, and you're trying not to make a big deal about your birthday, and then these people are screaming Happy Birthday in your face, you might be offended.
2006-12-19 02:25:31 · answer #3 · answered by Ri Ri 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Happy Birthday is a copyrighted song. Same reason that its not in Movies the way most people know it. Its their own rendition.
2006-12-19 02:12:53 · answer #4 · answered by Brown Eyed Girl 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Most do. I think it may be more of an issue of people not wanting them to sing any more. They don't sing because no one asks.
2006-12-19 02:07:03 · answer #5 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
becuause the noise disturbs the other people trying to enjoy a meal.
2006-12-19 02:06:59 · answer #6 · answered by get fuzzy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of them will still do it if you ask them.
2006-12-19 02:15:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋