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[50Mickey]

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@Desertdi wrote:

I only expect an acknowledgement if the gift is $500 or more...

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@Desertdi      You must be kidding right?

[PamfromCT]

If someone does not want to send a note, I think a phone call is much more personal than an e-mail.

As far as notes, you can have a box of appropriate generic cards (even from Amazon) to keep at hand so it doesn't invoke a trip to the store.  And have stamps handy, too.

I, for one, don't think basic good manners ever go out of style.

[Skyegirl21]

That has def happened to me, and with larger gifts too!  I think that is so ungrateful!  Some parents just don't teach their children, or some adults just don't do it- Remember. 

Funny story: One grandma was talking to another and complaining she never gets "thank yous" from the grandkids. The other says she never has that problem... because when she sends a check, she doesn't sign it, and they will come by... 

[Ainhisg]

I'm 61, and it's hit or miss for me now.  Sometimes I get them; sometimes I don't.  I've gotten to the point that I'm surprised when I do get one.  lol  I am happy to just get a text or Facebook message after the fact thanking me for the gift let alone a written thank you.

[hkrgrl]

in this fast paced, soundbite, shortened world we now live in, a hand-written thank you for a gift that was bought, maybe wrapped, event attended, maybe outfit bought, time expended, would be most welcomed in my world.  

i attended a bridal shower 10 days ago for a friend's future DIL, i received my thank you in the mail yesterday.

some things should never 'go out of style'.

[Desertdi]

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@50Mickey wrote:

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@Desertdi wrote:

I only expect an acknowledgement if the gift is $500 or more...

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@Desertdi      You must be kidding right?

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@50Mickey     Most  young  couples today pay for their own wedding.   Do you know how much that amounts to per guest?    You need to cover that cost, PLUS a gift...

[Sunshine Kate]

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@Desertdi wrote:

Do they even SELL "thank you notes" any more?    Most folks I know use the phone or email...

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Yes, thank you notes are still for sale in stores. 

[Sunshine Kate]

I send thank you cards always, but rarely receive them anymore. 

I've read some will send a wedding shower invitation, and an invite to the wedding.  However, they can't attend the reception.  Only select friends/family can attend the reception.

After giving a shower and wedding gift, some people aren't good enough to attend the reception.  I know it costs the wedding couple for the reception because of food/drinks.  But, so did the gifts friends/family gave them.

[Sooner]

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@Luvsmyfam wrote:

@Sooner No,I don't need a new hobby,but you need to learn manners

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[Krimpette]

@Desertdi  If I were expected to give a $500 wedding gift, I'm sorry...I'd have to decline the invitation. Perhaps the marrying couple should consider a more affordable reception, so that guests can better afford to subsidize it. When did that ever begin anyway?????