I work with a woman who's very dear friend died. I don't know the person who passed, but it was a very dear friend of my coworker.
I have sent cards to widow & widowers and the children of the diseased, but never to a friend - it seems like it would be right, but what is proper ettiquete?
2006-12-21 08:42:54 · 9 answers · asked by workingclasshero 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Yes, I meant deceased! My bad...
2006-12-21 15:24:49 · update #1
Just do it, I imagine your co-worker would be pleased to find out that you've taken the trouble to consider her feelings during what must be a very difficult time for her
2006-12-21 08:51:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Verbally is best. Do that. But also a card to let them know you are thinking about them. Maybe not a sympathy card. Just a thinking of you card would do. Let them know you are there for them. And follow up on that. Dont just say it, show it. Send a small gift. Call them once or twice a week if possible. Ask to hang out. Go out for coffee or a movie. Be a friend. Thats what they need right now. Dont let them forget you care and are there.
2006-12-21 16:51:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe you mean 'deceased', not 'dieseased'.
It would be very strange (in my opinion) to receive a sympathy card after a friend died. Usually the cards are sent to the parents/siblings. It may be hard for her to get a sympathy card after her friend has passed. I would say just be nice to her when you walk by her in the office.
2006-12-21 16:50:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that would be a very swee thing to do for a friend. She must feel the loss as much or more than some of the family. Give her a card!
2006-12-21 16:53:47 · answer #4 · answered by susie 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
That would be very nice to send a card to your friend. You don't have to have known the person who died to send a card to those left behind. I'm sure your friend would appreciate it.
2006-12-21 16:51:46 · answer #5 · answered by First Lady 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not a sympathy card, but maybe an encouragement card or a thinking of you card ..and just write some encouraging thoughts to her.
2006-12-21 17:07:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Send a card with special emphasis on "their loss", and as a friend that you are there for them at this time. It will be greatly appreciated I am sure...hallmark has sympathy cards for 99 cents! There is truely no excuse for not sending one, even if it seems trifle to you.
2006-12-23 03:00:36 · answer #7 · answered by facefind 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say doing it verbally would be alot sweeter. But sending a card would not be in bad taste at all.
2006-12-21 16:45:39 · answer #8 · answered by Seven Costanza 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A sympathy card would be appropriate.
2006-12-21 16:50:17 · answer #9 · answered by Michelle G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋