No response for Birthday gift

My children (all adults) respond to my Fascebook msgs after m any hours. Maybe she got caught up in something - and she did say thank you for the wishes, anyway When we give a gift, it is (supposed to be) without strings. I would have died, had I held my breath while waiting for thank yous from people.

When we give we do want a response - and I love it when a nice thank you follows! But we give with no strings attached and the recipient may not see it as we do. I am always glad to hear - sometimes a year or so later! - that they enjoyed a gift. But in principle I want to give and let go.

Enid101

Flipping heck she works full time and it’s her birthday. Let’s hope she spent the evening drinking champagne, eating cake and shagging your son rather than emailing you!

Ha ha! Brilliant.

Well said Enid I love your comment . Give her a couple of days at least before you ask if it arrived .

Enid101

Flipping heck she works full time and it’s her birthday. Let’s hope she spent the evening drinking champagne, eating cake and shagging your son rather than emailing you!

@Enid101 - Couldn't have put it better myself!

I was brought up to say thanks for gifts. Not everyone does now. My daughter's now don't often acknowledge gifts and their children most certainly don't. You can either live with no acknowledgment or don't give gifts at all. It's your choice. I do understand if you are upset.

I think she should have messaged you at least. Their generation have their phones attached permanently and it takes seconds for them to message. As soon as she saw the email with the attachment she should have sent a quick message. Maybe saved a thank you call for another day.

I would just like to know she has received it, but no strings. I love buying presents and it’s nice if it’s appreciated. ?Enid.

So has OP received the thank you yet?

I would hope she's had an acknowledgement by now.