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NotSpaghetti Thu 25-Dec-25 22:02:07

Wondering how the money was given if you'd seen them today?
Do they actually know you have given it?

Maybe not if it was in a card left (say) on the mantlepiece or cash paid into their banks? They probably wouldn't have noticed.

Yes rude if you'd handed it to them in notes in an envelope and watched them open it...

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DianneAngel Thu 25-Dec-25 21:58:42

Im lucky if I get a thank you text these days. My Grandson is 14 years and my Son is nearly 40 years. They live 200 miles away. My other Son is always appreciative but then I see him every week. hugs

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Sueinkent Thu 25-Dec-25 21:51:37

I have two GC of 16 and 13, each of whom I gave £50 for xmas. I have heard noword of thanks from either of them even though I have seen them today. They used to be very polite and always did the right thing in this respect but lately they don’t acknowledge any gifts. It is the same for their birthdays. I don’twant them to grovel and I understand how young people get distracted by busy goings on with their mates etc but when I was young my parents made sure I showed respect and appreciation for things like gifts. Am I being a grouch?

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