Do you think it is proper to send a Christmas card back to someone who sends you one? I know Christmas isn't about what you get in return.. but just wondering what you think the etiquette is for this. It seems like nowdays.. people aren't sending them anymore, we sent out 40 cards this year and have only received 6! Seems sad. We probably won't make all this effort next year. Best Wishes to everyone!
2007-12-18 03:58:35 · 20 answers · asked by Cupid 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Sending Christmas cards uses a ton of paper! In my efforts to be green I am telling everyone that I am not sending them next year. I don't know why I send a card to my family that I see all the time even on Christmas. I can wish them Merry Christmas in person. Next year the e-card is my friend!
Think about all the trees we can save by not sending Christmas cards!
2007-12-18 04:09:09 · answer #1 · answered by Gretchen G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think it is proper to send a card back to whoever sent you one! I don't know why, but it seems people don't send out cards like they use to. When we get a card, I put it above the fireplace so all can see. I have a box to put them into after Christmas is over. Last year, right after Christmas was over, I went over to my brothers house to see them and while I was throwing something in the trash, I saw the card that I had sent, along with many others in the trash. It hurt my feelings but I didn't say anything. I guess just because I save mine, don't mean everyone has too. I had wrote a letter in there telling them how much I loved them and all the good stuff. I still haven't sent them one this year. Why should I? The way I look at it.... I will save on their trash bill!! Am I being a humbug? Maybe, but oh well!! Merry Christmas dear, and just to let you know, I would send a card to you!!
2007-12-18 04:26:22 · answer #2 · answered by Trea (pron.tree) 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know, I think that Christmas cards aren't like presents. I don't really feel the need to send out Christmas cards to people. The people that I'm close to, I'll buy a little present for. But I figure that if I'm not going to see them anytime near christmas and I'm not doing any sort of gift exchange (through the mail or whatever) , then they probably don't really care if they hear from me at all. So I don't think its really wrong NOT to send someone a christmas card, even if I get one from them.
2007-12-18 04:05:37 · answer #3 · answered by Melissa.Speer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I send Christmas cards to those I want to send them to. I don't count how many I get back. I feel I have spent a little quality time with the recipients, thinking of them and writing a little note. I don't write a long letter detailing everything that has happened over the past year. I never have had my name pre-printed on my cards. I surely don't send as many as I used to as so many have passed away now, and I think that is sad but it's good to remember those who have passed on from time to time..
If I receive a card from someone I didn't send one to I don't rush out to send one back. Isn't it nice that they thought enough to send me one? I won't forget them next year.
It's like a gift and it's from the heart not for the gift you may or may not receive in return.
Enjoy these few weeks of the year when so many are happy and with their loved ones, especially remember those who are alone or have recently suffered a loss in the family.
2007-12-18 04:13:15 · answer #4 · answered by MYRA C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It isn't sad, if you really want to communicate with someone you can do it anytime of the year. Buy a card or make one and send it or e-mail.....With the economy the way it is today, buying the cards, buying the stamps just at the end of the year for Christmas is really hard on people and I think everyone realizes this....You can just send a few to to your immediate family members and stop there.....If someone jumps off the bridge into the water, do you? this is to answer your question about having to reciprocate....
2007-12-18 04:27:08 · answer #5 · answered by mj 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I sent 90 cards this year. Just finished them last night and it's a 3 night project. Huge amount of effort and work.
So far, we have received about 25.
I still do it anyway and like to keep in touch. Some people just aren't as organized, have a ton on their plate with work and kids and let's face it, at $0.41 postage it adds up!
If someone is not on my card list and I receive a card, i do return one as etiquette but I don't get ticked off if I dont get a card from everyone on my list
What I dont like is receiving a preprinted card with nothing written on it. At least addressing the family's name or something is nice.
Everyone has their peeves...if you don't get joy from doing it anymore then just stop next year
2007-12-18 04:03:26 · answer #6 · answered by selery222 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think it a courteous thing to do. Who knows,you may have just overlooked them when you where doing your cards and receiving one just reminds you to send a card. I like receiving Christmas cards, even if I don't know the person really well, and I hope they feel the same if they get one from me. As far as next year, mark in your address book from whom you received a card this year and send to them only, and if any additional cards come in, have extra cards on hand to send out . Merry Christmas.
2007-12-18 04:11:31 · answer #7 · answered by shirl a 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know what you mean. We had the same problem. people move on but dont bother to inform friends as we are all supposed to be mind readers. If we dont get a card back after 2 send outs they just get knocked off the list, till they send one back to us.
Some people even just put an advert in a local paper wishing all family and friends greetings and the money they would of spent on cards and postage , donate it to charity.
Here's wishing you a very merry christmas and a prosperous new year.!
2007-12-18 04:08:57 · answer #8 · answered by buckybaby3095 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's proper, but shouldn't be expected. If you take the time to hand out/send Christmas cards, that's great on your part. You should not expect them in return. Christmas is about giving, not receiving.
2007-12-18 04:04:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes and no
Im giving out Christmas cards to my coworkers in my department only. I recieved some from other workers from other departments, but really, I dont know them as well as my other coworkers and am not going to send a pity card.
We had a holiday party where we gave all our wishes to eachother and thats fine.
But other situations, like friends , nieghbors and relatives, I think I would really depending on the person too, send ones back, with maybe just a simple message like" Warm Wishes this Holiday Season".
I send out cards every year and rarely get the same amount back ( its less) but it doesnt stop me from sending them. I just want to send out my wishes and I dont really care if I dont get them back.
2007-12-18 04:08:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋