Discussion»Statements»Rosie's Corner» When you receive a card do you acknowledge receipt right away and thank the sender or wait for the sender to ask if you received it? Why?
I acknowledge and thank them right away (usually within 24 hours of receipt) either by IM or in person. Because it's the polite thing to do. When someone doesn't acknowledge a card I sent them, I get worried that they might not have received it (especially the ones I send to people overseas). Not that I expect them to acknowledge or thank me for it; that's not why I send cards.
My friend in Poland literally hand makes all the cards she sends me (some are quite delicate). I feel it would be an insult not to acknowledge the receipt of such "gifts of love".
When you send cards it means you are thinking of that person. I think the person should be polite enough to acknowledge having received it. Simple decency. That person needn't get effusive about it. Polite and thoughtful is never out of style. Some folks are impolite and thoughtless. Why I do not know. Those hand-made cards must be especially precious and meaningful to you Shuhak. So how many people in different countries do you keep in touch with? I think that is awesome! Thank you for your reply and Happy Friday! :)
Just 2 - One in England and one in Poland. I also have relatives in Australia and Norway.
I communicate regularly with the lady in Poland. We send each other cards and letters and occasionally chat on facebook. She also sends me handmade paper "surprises".
Geez Shuhak that's super! It reminds me of my years as a teenager. I was a penpal with an Armenian young man who lived in Greece. His name was Gregory. I am of Armenian descent as you may know. I forget how we began the correspondence. We penpalled for a few years. At one point he was planning to take a trip to New York which had something to do with the career he planned and said he'd make a trip to California so we could meet. It never happened. He was studying to be a gem cutter. Do you call them gemologists? I would be scared to death of being responsible for cutting a precious stone. I'd probably shatter it! Anyway I think that's swell! Thank you for the info m'dear! :)
This post was edited by RosieG at April 7, 2019 2:32 AM MDT
Shuhak 