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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Hello all you lovely forumites.

I have a little niggle and would like some advice?

When I was a child I was always brought up to say thank you for any gifts/money etc I got as presents from friends and relatives by the old fashioned phone call. In these days of mobile phones and text messages I would expect it to be easier but it seems to be something that doesn't happen any more.

I was just wondering, as I don't have children, if it is still thought a polite thing to do to show appreciation for gifts of any kind. Even today I still phone or text to say thank you for gifts or money I receive as presents as I am aware many people are struggling money wise these days as everything is so much more expensive.

The reason I think it has got to me more this year is because money has been a little more tight but we have still tried to give some money although it isn't as much as we normally give, and one or two little stocking fillers.

I don't begrudge any gifts we have given, but I just think appreciation is nice.

I have got the popcorn and spare chairs ready and would appreciate your thoughts.

Thank you

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

We always wrote letters and so did my son

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

We were always made to write thank you notes and within a certain time span as well!

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By *imply_SensualMan
over a year ago

Widnes

I agree with you, it's just common courtesy to say thanks regardless of the size or value of the gift.

I always make sure my kids text to say thanks for presents. I don't always receive thanks back at times, but I will maintain my standards and I still them in my kids.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I would expect an acknowledgement of sorts..my children were brought up to thank people,its manners to do so..on Xmas day I had a text thank you from my 2 nephews aged 11 and 13..damn rude if you don't hear anything!

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Also if I got a child a gift and no thankyou they wouldn't get another

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest

I agree entirely and it drives me mad as well!

I buy birthday and Christmas presents for all my nieces and nephews' kids and they only ever say thanks when one of my sisters obviously makes them do it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to write thank you letters too, I don't have children now but if I did I'd encourage them to do the same (or email or text equivalent).

Tend to phone and thank people, as it's a nice excuse for a wee chat too

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

My lad said thank you to anyone that handed him a gift and those that sent them here to be under the tree Xmas morning got a thank you text from me before the day was out x

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By *urreyfun2008Man
over a year ago

East Grinstead

Daughter has done her thank you cards and hugs all around for those present.

A text or email I see as fine too. Good to acknowledge gifts.

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

When my kids were young they always wrote letters . Of course it was always a chore for them, it is polite to say thank you of course these days I would say a fone call is acceptable. Not sure I would be happy with a text.

yes letters were always written before the new year.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thank you cost nothing and its always polite to say it.

The old addage "its the thought that counts" has been lost in our fast moving technological era.

If you gave the gifts with a good heart thats all that should count. If others have not the diplomacy or courtesy to say thanks then at least your conscience is clear. You sound so sincere and genuine so dont beat yourself up about it as you've tried your best and you should take pride in the fact you were thoughtful enough to give the gifts in the first place.

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By *ig1gaz1Man
over a year ago

bradford

manners cost nothing to use so i brought both my children up using them

ive heard recently that my daughter has been asked where she got her good manners from

i also use my manners as well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I agree. I was always taught to say thank you for any gift.

Crikey my mam was even checking I'd thanked everyone for the presents I had for my 50th

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Thank you for all the lovely replies.

You have restored my faith knowing I'm not alone in how I feel

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen


"I agree. I was always taught to say thank you for any gift.

Crikey my mam was even checking I'd thanked everyone for the presents I had for my 50th "

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I agree. I was always taught to say thank you for any gift.

Crikey my mam was even checking I'd thanked everyone for the presents I had for my 50th "

That made me laugh. My Mum always used to ask me if I'd thanked everyone too

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest


"I agree. I was always taught to say thank you for any gift.

Crikey my mam was even checking I'd thanked everyone for the presents I had for my 50th "

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