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LuckyCharms

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11. Yes. Should always let the sender know.

Reply to Phoenix61 (Original post)

Wed Jan 3, 2018, 10:21 AM

Jan 2018

Most people do this.

In a few recent and separate circumstances, some gifts were sent to some young relatives.

No thank you, no acknowledgement, no nothing. Asked about it a month later. Response was, "oh yeah, thanks".

Felt like slapping them upside the head.

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Package etiquette [View all] Phoenix61 Dec 2017 OP

Etiquette is for relics. CrispyQ Dec 2017 #1

It depends crazycatlady Dec 2017 #2

This was a gift I mailed to a friend Phoenix61 Dec 2017 #3

Of course you should get a thank you note question everything Dec 2017 #4

Definitely! Duppers Dec 2017 #5

Yes I do left-of-center2012 Dec 2017 #6

Yes always. Even though both USPS & UPS have tracking systems, I let the sender know. Fla Dem Jan 2018 #7

I like to do two things: a quick email and a written thank you... Phentex Jan 2018 #8

Do you do this when purchasing something online? crazycatlady Jan 2018 #9

email yes, written thank you no... Phentex Jan 2018 #10

I've only had one Etsy customer notify when the package arrived crazycatlady Jan 2018 #12

Yes. Should always let the sender know. LuckyCharms Jan 2018 #11

Wouldn't you do that and also thank them for the gift? G2theD Aug 2022 #13