How long you have to wait for a thank you. I sent the gift two days ago, emailed to find out if it was received and if the person liked it. No answer. Should I wait until after the holiday?
2006-12-22 02:51:25 · 18 answers · asked by lovelyeyes 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
2 days isn't very long ago and the post office is inundated with last minute package deliveries, as are Fed-Ex and UPS.
Wait until after the holidays and then inquire if your friend has not sent a thank you note or called you.
And don't jump to the conclusion that your friend is rude if they fail to thank you, even though they should.
Perhaps your friend is too busy and forgetful, or perhaps your friend is not aware that sending a thank you is the considerate thing to do!
This would be your chance to educate your friend, by diplomatically reminding them that you were worried that your thoughtful gift was lost in transit....and that an acknowledgement would've eased your mind.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
2006-12-22 03:04:14 · answer #1 · answered by ghostwriter 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, two days really isn't long enough. And, actually I think it was poor etiquette for you to send that email. When you give a gift you shouldn't do it for attention, which is what it seems you are seeking with the need for an immediate reaction from her. You should give a gift with the simple intention of pleasing the other person and expect nothing in return. A thank you is always nice, but not everyone was taught the proper etiquette and often people don't even send out thank you notes. Maybe she is just waiting until she talks to you again to say thank you. Give her time.
2006-12-22 03:05:54 · answer #2 · answered by Tallulah 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
gift /gɪft/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[gift] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun 1. something given voluntarily without payment in return, as to show favor toward someone, honor an occasion, or make a gesture of assistance; present
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Perhaps the recipient of your gift is very overwhelmed. Perhaps they don't know the proper etiquette. There are many people I present with gifts that never thank, and never give me a gift in return. But all year long, they give me some kind of pleasure. Like calling me to make me laugh or to see how I'm doing. Learn to identify the small, unpurchased gifts in life. Friendship and love are both gifts and thank you's. Never give gifts with the expectations you have, or you will be completely let down for the rest of your life.
2006-12-22 03:10:05 · answer #3 · answered by Sabrina 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two days!!! Look lady, you need to tone down your need for IMMEDIATE GRATIFICATION! It is the holiday season, people are busy...I'm sure your friend will call you when she has a minute, or maybe she is waiting until she can find time to talk to you for a little while.
If you get no response in the next 2 WEEKS, then I'd be really worried..... perhaps she just doesn't like you any more!
2006-12-22 03:45:34 · answer #4 · answered by Yeeeeezzzzz 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Don't judge your friend until you've walked a mile in their shoes. Maybe they are swamped. Maybe they are depressed. Maybe they are going through a really rough time. It's only been a couple of days, for pete's sake!! Not only should you wait until after the holiday, you should forget about it. You do not send gifts to your loved ones because you want a thank you. You do it because you care about them.
2006-12-22 02:55:36 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two days is a bit soon to expect them to have received it. They are probably busy or out of town. Just wait until after the holiday.
And you don't give people gifts expecting anything, even a thank you, in return.
2006-12-22 02:55:05 · answer #6 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps they are just swamped with the season, or have travelled out of town. Give them until the middle of January before you feel hurt. If they never thank you, than don't send them anymore gifts as they do not appreciate them anyway.
2006-12-22 02:55:55 · answer #7 · answered by katherinernilson 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wait until at least a week after the holidays, sometimes the mail is slow during this season.
2006-12-22 02:54:04 · answer #8 · answered by nanny4hap 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well what did you send. maybe too stylish, fresh, committed. wait they're probably out trying to top your gift. if no response by next year, then call them on it and say: hey did you receive the gift; why haven't u called?
2006-12-22 03:04:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you giving presents for self gradification, or are you giving presents because the person is a friend and you care for them and want to make them happy? Quit your whining and ask yourself why you gave. Two days ago is not long.
2006-12-22 02:57:17 · answer #10 · answered by billking44039 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋