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[mac116]

My grandson graduated from high school this June. He had a large party with many guests.  My son and daughter-in-law held on to his gift checks until he wrote a thank you note to each and everyone.  It took two weeks, but I was pleased that they handled it that way. (That was what we did 27 years ago with our son).

[mom2four0418]

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@Big Joanie wrote:

I just received one this week for a gift I sent to a baby shower ....

However .. the last 2 weddings I went to it was the groom who send

the thank you notes ....

How wonderful that the groom also wrote the notes!

[spud188]

Saw a neighbor girl over the 4th,I asked about her HS graduation cards,she proceeded to tell  me how busy she is.I said you sure weren't too busy to cash my check.

[Sue]

We all complain about not receiving thank you's but this story is the best I've heard!!!!  A grandmom wrote that she never got a thank you for the numerous checks she had sent to her grandchildren. Finally she got a phone call -- her grandson called to tell her that she hadn't signed the check!! Now she gets a phone call all the time!!

[panda1234]

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@coffee drinker wrote:

Thank you notes???  Heck, I'd be happy with a phone call.  Just gave .my nephew money ( a sizable amount)  for his graduation and birthday.  We had to leave early, before he opened his gifts and haven't heard a word.  Still waiting.  Just wish I had nerve to forget these occasions.  

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@coffee drinker You could always check with him to make sure he got it. I have been known to do that and it will make them feel awarkward.

[panda1234]

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@spud188 wrote:

Saw a neighbor girl over the 4th,I asked about her HS graduation cards,she proceeded to tell  me how busy she is.I said you sure weren't too busy to cash my check.

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@spud188 Good for you!! I really like you response.

[Dominosmom]

I thought it was just me. I dont need a note just a confirmation that they got my gift. 

[qualitygal]

I too, was raised to thank people.  It's polite.

Today...if a person's attitude is "me, me, me"  how can they feel a need to thank someone else?  

But if I give, I don't look for anything in return.  It's a nice surprise if they do.  It's like giving back a 

[ID2]

I still always receive thank you's! Young people, old people, it doesn't matter. I've never NOT received a TY note.

[CelticCrafter]

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@lovesrecess wrote:
Are you tempted not to send another gift to a person who doesn't acknowledge one ?

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I don't.  It took a while for me to get over feeling some bit of guilt but I stopped sending when I had to ask every single time if the kids got their whatever gift.  E-mail, text, Facebook message would have been fine with me.