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Post by peano on Apr 15, 2020 20:53:25 GMT
I just found out my friend’s father died of COVID19. Typically I send a handwritten condolence note, but I’m just wondering if that just adds another layer of hardship with worries about paper contamination etc. and I should just contact her by text. She’s not a super close friend that I would call on the phone in this situation.
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Post by seaexplore on Apr 15, 2020 20:54:32 GMT
If it's someone that you text, maybe send your condolences via text.
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Post by Basket1lady on Apr 15, 2020 21:07:47 GMT
By the time the card reaches your friend, the inner contents will be fine. I’d send the card.
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Post by bethany102399 on Apr 15, 2020 21:10:31 GMT
I agree with the above poster, it's ok to send a card. This happened to me with a co-worker. I just sent a card and made sure to put it in the box after the day's mail had come so it would sit and not be a source of anything for the postal carrier.
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Post by Baseballmom23 on Apr 15, 2020 21:11:37 GMT
I'd actually do both.
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Post by LeaP on Apr 15, 2020 21:12:07 GMT
By the time the card reaches your friend, the inner contents will be fine. I’d send the card.  We need to support the post office too. |
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Apr 15, 2020 21:15:41 GMT
I would send a card. She can spray it with Lysol or let it sit for a couple of days if she is worried about it.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2020 21:17:52 GMT
Send the card.
My son is sending flowers to the neighbor.
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Post by littlemama on Apr 15, 2020 21:18:46 GMT
I dont think paper contamination is something most people are concerned with. You should send the personal note.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Apr 15, 2020 21:19:00 GMT
I'd still send the card. If she's worried about possible virus transmission, she'll already be quarantining her mail.
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Post by jenjie on Apr 15, 2020 21:22:04 GMT
Send the card.
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Post by maryannscraps on Apr 15, 2020 21:24:53 GMT
I'd send the card. I'm still opening all my mail -- it just sits in mail jail in the corner for a day or two until I get around to it.
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Post by GiantsFan on Apr 15, 2020 21:33:44 GMT
Send the card.
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Post by cycworker on Apr 15, 2020 21:49:18 GMT
Send the card.
I have a friend who is on the task for here re: Covid 19. For some reason, paper isn't the kind of surface that transmits the virus.
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Apr 15, 2020 22:04:41 GMT
I read somewhere that the virus only lasts 48 hours on paper/cardboard. When I made Easter cards, I wrote them and left them in the conservatory for 3 days to be safe, then the last thing I did before I walked out of the door to deliver them was to wash my hands.
I would send the card if I were you.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Apr 16, 2020 0:58:56 GMT
I’ve read it’s only viable on paper for a maximum of 24 hours. I’d send the card.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Apr 16, 2020 1:14:43 GMT
I mailed a sympathy card to my cousin and her husband today as well as a 'thinking of you' card to another friend. I regularly mail bread-and-butter type notes to friends and family. I can't imagine they aren't welcome expressions of love even in these weird times that we are in.
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Post by peano on Apr 16, 2020 3:22:04 GMT
I went back and searched and found articles about this dating from the time I was in the hospital having surgery, so I guess I missed the info about paper transmission. It's a relief for sure. Thanks everyone.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2020 11:48:40 GMT
I would send the letter. I find text messages at times like this are a bit " cold" unfeeling somehow.I don't know what to call it really - casual maybe. whatever, I don't think it's the right way to offer your condolences.
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Post by J u l e e on Apr 16, 2020 11:55:20 GMT
Yes, she’s likely handling her mail differently to begin with and seeing a handwritten note card, even just the envelope at first, will be such a bright spot amongst everything else in the mailbox.
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Post by mikklynn on Apr 16, 2020 12:33:26 GMT
I open my mail in the same spot every day. I tear open one end and shake out the contents on a clean area. I toss the envelopes in the recycling, wah my hands, and clean the surface where I set the mail.
It's probably overkill, but not much work.
I am making and sending a lot of cards.
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