No Thank Yous?

I know I’m old fashioned, but I still send an occasional snail-mail card or note. I’m chagrined to realize that this is “simply is not done” any longer.  Oh, a card sometimes, but not a note.

I learned that lesson this year after having attended the showers and weddings of several people in their late 20s and early 30s.  I was present when one new bride and groom opened their gifts.  I tried to get them to stick the cards in with the gifts, and I offered to keep a list.  Both offers were ignored.  I assumed that they already had a system or someone else in the room keeping track.  I was wrong.

What I learned is that with this age group (that is FINALLY getting married, often after years of cohabitation and a kid or two) doesn’t concern themselves with thank-you notes.  They’re appreciative, but they aren’t responders.

Maybe writing thank-you notes is a quaint custom.  But I miss it.

 

 

 

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