asap please
2006-12-21 13:47:17 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
You know what, people should say thank you whenever they receive a gift - if they liked, if they didn't like it, if they turned around and gave it to someone else, if they gave it to Goodwill. Giving a gift to a stranger one should not expect a response, or giving a gift like a donation you should not expect a response because it is the truest nature of giving to give without expectation of thanks. HOWEVER, when you give a gift to a friend, or family - the very least they could do is pick up the phone and say thanks. And all the folks out there who think it's ok not to say thank you are wrong, it is a matter of good grace for you to take the time to thank someone, thank you for their gift to you. It is a presumption of entitlement not to. And honestly, when you really put a special effort into giving a gift to someone and they don't respond, it seems to hurt twice as much. For your case, give them time to respond, if they don't, call and ask them if they received the present. If you handed it to them and they said thank you then, then that may be it, and I would leave it alone. But you should also realize that you may be just trying to win approval, and if that is the case, then let it go and learn the lesson from that - don't attach a great deal of importance to the gift if it means you need their approval. And for all who may think I'm wrong - how would you feel if someone didn't thank you when you went out of your way to do something nice for them?
2006-12-21 14:02:27 · answer #1 · answered by Isabel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't do nothing. Next time when it's time for gift giving, simply leave that person out!! If they have the nerve to ask why, give them the truth. You are being rewarded by giving the gift. So, if you still want to give to that person, I suggest being strait up right from the get-go. Ask the person what the problem is and if they did not like the gift.
2006-12-21 14:33:58 · answer #2 · answered by micmac_9 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing.
That happened to me. My friend just got really busy and actually didn't register that she had a gift for a couple of days. Once things settled down, she called me immediately with a thank you and an apology for the delay.
If you never get a call or thank you, and this bothers you, then don't buy a gift in the future. I know it would bug the hell out of me, but it's not worth a battle.
2006-12-21 13:51:09 · answer #3 · answered by LifesAMystery 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't give a gift expecting to receive ANYTHING,and the next day is too soon to jump to conclusions.Wait longer,if they don't call you,then call them just to talk and see if they say anything.If not,you know then that either they didn't appreciate it or they might feel really bad because they didn't do the same for you.So,you need to move on from there and forget it
2006-12-21 13:53:20 · answer #4 · answered by spicy1 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't assume anything. And don't expect a thank you every time you gift someone. Your gesture of giving someone a gift should be enough. There could be a multitude of reasons why the recipient has not yet called you.
2006-12-21 13:49:52 · answer #5 · answered by Decoy Duck 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you are giving a gift just to get a thank you, stop giving gifts. I cannot tolerate the concept that you give something supposedly from the goodness of your heart then get angry if the other person doesn't respond with gratitude. When I give a gift, I assume it's appreciated whether the other individual says thank you or not. The idea, in my mind, of a gift, is pleasure of the heart, not obligation of the recipient.
2006-12-21 13:51:48 · answer #6 · answered by Ice 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Give them a few more days to call and say thank you. They may send you a thank you card, which is even better than a phone call. This could take longer because they have to mail it. If they give no thank you whatsoever, let it go. It's their lack of manners, not yours.
2006-12-21 13:50:16 · answer #7 · answered by fizzybubbles:-) 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't ever think I have called one to say thanks.
Im a "send a note in the mail" kinda person.
If the gift was given it person, I usually just thank them there, or if the gift was touching, expensive or meaningful, I will usually send out a card.
If the gift was delivered in the mail, dropped on the doorstep, ect, then i def. send out a card.
2006-12-21 13:50:15 · answer #8 · answered by Axel 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Maybe there is a thank you card coming in the mail. You are suppose to give gifts because you want to , not to wait for a thank you.
2006-12-21 13:56:09 · answer #9 · answered by weswe 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they're busy? Either that or they may send a thank you card. I send cards instead of phone calls. And even if they don't call or send a card, &, unless if the gift was really expensive (diamond ring, car, etc.), I'd just forget about it if I were you.
2006-12-21 13:52:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋