to say thank you, or should I leave it at that?
2007-07-29 11:24:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Of course, if people go all the way to get you cards, you should too. I suggest going to a stationary store, and buying a stack of very elegant cards that already say thank you.
Get a pen, a bunch of stamps. In each write the person's name, dear "so and so", thank you so much. Your card meant a lot me. I appreciate your support in such a difficult time.
Done.
Get envelopes, find their address, do it, one, two three. Become the note factory.
Right now you are going through a lot of grief, its not easy, but later, you will be very happy for this. It's hard to do anything when you are depressed.
If you can put the pen to paper, just call them and say it means so much to me, I want to send you a thank you card, but I am really depressed and feel to ill to write now. I will send you one when I am better. They will understand.
If someone writes to you and you don't write back, they put the effort, they will get very angry. So write back. A call is not a card.
As a general rule: respond to the person with the same means of communication that they communicated with you. If not call them and say you will get back to them.
"I will get back to you" is the key to maintain all social relationships through busy times, but you DO actually have to get back.
2007-07-29 15:26:37 · answer #1 · answered by Madame Y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's up to you. When I send a condolence card, I don't really expect a reply. I just sent it to let the person know that I feel for them. I usually send one when I can't go to the visitation or the funeral. If you have the time and desire to answer the card, do, but if you don't, don't worry about it. I doubt they expect a reply.
2007-07-29 11:29:13 · answer #2 · answered by Purdey EP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont particularly comprehend why she desires condolences, perhaps you are able to desire to boost on that. yet once you propose which you try to tell her which you at the instant cannot return to the marriage, in simple terms sending the RSVP decrease back with a "regrettably i can't attend" is all you are able to desire to do. If the condolences are for some thing else, which incorporate a demise interior the kin, the two mailing or hand turning in are the two fantastic.
2016-10-09 12:48:56 · answer #3 · answered by albury 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should acknowledge it in some way...
Either write them a little note saying "Thank you for your kind words during such a difficult time" or give them a call and say "Hi, I just got your card, thank you so much, it really cheered me up to know that you were thinking about me."
2007-07-30 00:49:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People sending just a card do not expect a reply back. If money was enclosed, then you would thank them.
2007-07-29 22:42:15 · answer #5 · answered by Cat Lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you write or call, you are letting them know you appreciate their support and comfort at this time of grieving. People grieve with others who grieve, it helps all get over the death of a loved one with comfort, love and support.
2007-07-29 11:34:14 · answer #6 · answered by Here I Am 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be nice but you are not required to do so for a card. The operative word here is nice.
2007-07-29 12:02:13 · answer #7 · answered by Dawnita R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, you have my sympathy. No, you need not reply unless you feel the need to. People just want to let you know they are thinking of you and that you are not alone.
2007-07-29 13:04:18 · answer #8 · answered by Annie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either way would be acceptable. You could write a short note to say how much you appreciated their kind thoughts. I'm sure they'd understand if you didnt respond. It's up to you.
2007-07-29 11:28:35 · answer #9 · answered by techtwosue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋