Gransnet forums

AIBU

Page 2 of 2 | First | Previous | Next | Last
| Flip | Customise |

Modern manners

(32 Posts)
Add comment | Report
Ana Wed 12-Feb-14 15:44:50

Perhaps they went on a long honeymoon and are only now sorting out the presents, and who sent them what?

Add comment | Report
MiceElf Wed 12-Feb-14 15:41:54

I've just a thank you card from a couple whose wedding we attended last September! Better late than never.

Add comment | Report
Aka Wed 12-Feb-14 15:22:54

It does seem to be modern manners gma. I've had several wedding gifts unacknowledged over the years and ditto presents for children. Not all though, one family I just send £5 for each child inside inside a Christmas or birthday card and I always have a thank you note. I appreciate this.

Add comment | Report
grannyactivist Wed 12-Feb-14 15:16:56

It can take up to six weeks for gifts to arrive from a JL gift list gma.

Add comment | Report
Ana Wed 12-Feb-14 15:02:11

I agree, by the way, that it was bad manners not to have sent a thank-you note or even email if they have indeed received your gift.

Add comment | Report
Ana Wed 12-Feb-14 14:58:13

Couldn't you ask your friend whether they received it?

Add comment | Report
gma Wed 12-Feb-14 14:50:03

At the end of December 2013 DH and I travelled to the other side of the country to attend the wedding of my best friends daughter. We have know the family for many years and were delighted to be invited. We perused the very extensive gift list from john Lewis
and settled upon a gift. The wedding was lovely, but to date we have received no acknowledgement of our gift. It's now over 6 weeks. I have paid for the gift, and assume that it was delivered and appreciated by the bride and groom. Should I enquire from them if it was received? Did it get lost, did they not like it?
Has any other grans netters had this experience, or is it just modern lack of manners?
The bride and groom are both in their mid 40's so really should know better!!!
Any suggestions?

Page 2 of 2 | First | Previous | Next | Last
| Flip | Customise |