My sister was given money to send to me from other relatives . It was last month and she still has not sent it. I want to send a thank you note but I would be saying thank you for something I have not gotten. However, a lot of time has passed so I don't want to seem ungrateful. Should I send the note anyway?
2007-01-05 07:20:58 · 37 answers · asked by TLC 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I asked my sister why she has not sent it since it was supposed to be for christmas but her response was basically she will when she feels like it. That leaves me in a pickle cause she got annoyed which means I keep asking her she might hold it longer out of spite. I am many miles away so I can't do much but my relatives are probably thinking I took the money without so much as a thank you.
2007-01-05 07:39:27 · update #1
Ouch tough spot!
I would send the relatives a note saying thank you for the money they sent to your sister and mention that it will be money well spent when your sister gives it to you.
That subtly tells them you have yet to recieve the money, so 1. in the future they won't pass it through your sister and 2. they may ask her why she hasn't sent it to you.
Plus, you won't come off looking like a pushy bia and you will look greatful. Goodluck!
2007-01-05 07:30:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nope, you don't have to send a thank you for a gift you never got. They should have made sure you got the money instead of just giving it to someone else to give to you, that's not your fault. But it's nice that you want them to know you appreciate them. Maybe you could send them a card that says something like....."(Sister's name) tells me that she has a gift for me from you. Just wanted to say thank you, can't wait to see what it is.".....or if you knew they were sending money say something like... "(Sister's name) tells me that she has the money you sent, I'm sure she will get it to me soon. Just wanted to say thank you." Then, they will know that you are a grateful person but will also know that you haven't received what they sent for you and maybe they will encourage your sister to get it to you. And why hasn't she given it to you?
2007-01-05 07:33:03 · answer #2 · answered by Tallulah 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would send a thankyou then take it up with your sister. You don't look ungrateful and your sister doesnt look like a thief to your relatives. Then I would make her give me the $$$$$$$
2007-01-05 07:23:31 · answer #3 · answered by wickedness_one 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait until you get the money and in the thank you note, you can apologise for taking time to send the note. At the meantime, contact your sister and ask her to send you the money asap.
2007-01-05 07:30:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't send a thank you note - - that's indicating to the people who were giving it to you that you received it, which you have not.
They need to know that your sister has not passed it on to you. Perhaps they will wonder why they haven't received a thank you from you and call your sister to ask what the deal is !
2007-01-05 07:23:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ravid,
Yes, you should send a thank-you card to whoever was sending the money before it reached your sister. The polite thing to do would be to ask your sister to give you the money that you were supposed to receive. If she doesn't "COUGH" it up, call the relative or person who was sending the money and tell them.
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2007-01-05 07:34:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would send a note to say thankyou. Is there a reason your sis has not sent it to you.
I would say thank you for the $$, but let them know that you have not received it yet from your sister that way they know in future to just send it directly to you. They gave the $$ for you not your sis, so they also have the right to know that she has kept it, but they also deserve thanks for the thought!
2007-01-05 07:26:35 · answer #7 · answered by MRod 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, don't send a note yet. Wait for your sister to send it or remind her and when you get it, send a thank you note and in the note tell them the day you got it.
2007-01-05 07:22:41 · answer #8 · answered by Billys girl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yah send a thankyou note, but say something like "im sorry for this card being so late, my life has been so hectic lately that i havent had time for anything. i really apreciate the money you sent for me. it helped me out alot. thakyou!!!!! love you guys and hope to see you soon!" Feel free to use the exact wording. then GO GET THAT $$$$$!!!!
2007-01-05 07:25:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send a thank you note, but have your sister sign it as well since she was the actual recipient.
2007-01-05 07:23:41 · answer #10 · answered by BlytheLyssa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋