How do you usually mark your own birthday these days?

A natural way to answer

These days I tend to keep it simple. I take the day off if I can, treat myself to something nice, and have a quiet dinner with family. That's enough for me.

Key phrases to use

• grab a meal — to go out and eat, in a casual and quick way“Let's grab a meal after work.”
• keep it chill — to keep something relaxed and low-pressure“For my birthday I just want to keep it chill.”
• treat myself — to buy or do something nice for yourself as a reward or pleasure“I treat myself to a cake on my birthday.”
• push the boat out — to spend a lot or make a big effort for a special occasion“We pushed the boat out for our anniversary.”