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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Hello all you lovely forumites.
I have a little niggle and would like some advice?
When I was a child I was always brought up to say thank you for any gifts/money etc I got as presents from friends and relatives by the old fashioned phone call. In these days of mobile phones and text messages I would expect it to be easier but it seems to be something that doesn't happen any more.
I was just wondering, as I don't have children, if it is still thought a polite thing to do to show appreciation for gifts of any kind. Even today I still phone or text to say thank you for gifts or money I receive as presents as I am aware many people are struggling money wise these days as everything is so much more expensive.
The reason I think it has got to me more this year is because money has been a little more tight but we have still tried to give some money although it isn't as much as we normally give, and one or two little stocking fillers.
I don't begrudge any gifts we have given, but I just think appreciation is nice.
I have got the popcorn and spare chairs ready and would appreciate your thoughts.
Thank you
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I agree with you, it's just common courtesy to say thanks regardless of the size or value of the gift.
I always make sure my kids text to say thanks for presents. I don't always receive thanks back at times, but I will maintain my standards and I still them in my kids. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yes I would expect an acknowledgement of sorts..my children were brought up to thank people,its manners to do so..on Xmas day I had a text thank you from my 2 nephews aged 11 and 13..damn rude if you don't hear anything! |
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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago
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I agree entirely and it drives me mad as well!
I buy birthday and Christmas presents for all my nieces and nephews' kids and they only ever say thanks when one of my sisters obviously makes them do it  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I used to write thank you letters too, I don't have children now but if I did I'd encourage them to do the same (or email or text equivalent).
Tend to phone and thank people, as it's a nice excuse for a wee chat too  |
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When my kids were young they always wrote letters . Of course it was always a chore for them, it is polite to say thank you of course these days I would say a fone call is acceptable. Not sure I would be happy with a text.
yes letters were always written before the new year. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Thank you cost nothing and its always polite to say it.
The old addage "its the thought that counts" has been lost in our fast moving technological era.
If you gave the gifts with a good heart thats all that should count. If others have not the diplomacy or courtesy to say thanks then at least your conscience is clear. You sound so sincere and genuine so dont beat yourself up about it as you've tried your best and you should take pride in the fact you were thoughtful enough to give the gifts in the first place. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I agree. I was always taught to say thank you for any gift.
Crikey my mam was even checking I'd thanked everyone for the presents I had for my 50th  "
That made me laugh. My Mum always used to ask me if I'd thanked everyone too |
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