This Chinese toddler summed up guys and birthdays - non-plussed with a look of boredom on his face.

The youngster's family celebrated his birthday at a popular restaurant in Jiangsu, China, on July 24.

Footage shows the staff singing a cheerful greeting song while the child simply lowered his head against the edge of the table, unconcerned with the party atmosphere around him.

This issue was highlighted in a hilarious podcast by Joe Rogan last year.

'I get it if it's girls, for some reason, that doesn't annoy me, but when dudes get really excited about their birthday, come on, bro, I'm not your mum,' he said.

Studies by Eagly and Wood in 1999 found that cultural norms around masculinity can lead men to downplay celebrations and personal milestones.

Additionally, gender norms and socialization often result in different emotional expressions between genders.