~Susan~
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Post by ~Susan~ on May 7, 2018 15:58:44 GMT
I have been receiving get well and thinking of you card since my diagnosis. Do I need to send out thank you cards for these? TIA
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2018 16:00:21 GMT
Not sure of the proper etiquette but I'd say no. I wouldn't expect a card in return for a card it's just too much.
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Post by mom on May 7, 2018 16:04:02 GMT
Nope. I might text them (or if you are up to it, call) and let them know you received their well wishes, but otherwise I would not send out a thank you.
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Post by jenjie on May 7, 2018 16:19:03 GMT
Not sure of the proper etiquette but I'd say no. I wouldn't expect a card in return for a card it's just too much. This. I’m so glad people are reaching out to you. You don’t need to send a thank you card for cards. |
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Post by cmpeter on May 7, 2018 16:19:09 GMT
No, I do not expect a thank you for a get well card.
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Post by 950nancy on May 7, 2018 16:19:15 GMT
No, I don't think people expect a thank you for a card. It would be nice to acknowledge it when you see them next.
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Post by busy on May 7, 2018 16:20:52 GMT
Absolutely not. When you see/talk/text them next, tell them you appreciate their kindness but that's all. No one wants you taking time out of taking care of yourself to write a thank you note for a card.
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Post by deekaye on May 7, 2018 16:22:25 GMT
No, not at all. I have noticed that sometimes people will send out a group email or facebook notification with a blanket "thank-you for thinking about me" which is nice, but absolutely not necessary.
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Post by Dalai Mama on May 7, 2018 16:26:08 GMT
No. In fact, I think it would bother me if someone took energy better spent elsewhere to send me a thank-you for a get well soon message. |
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Post by scrappert on May 7, 2018 16:35:33 GMT
I say no, too.
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Post by lucyg on May 7, 2018 16:41:21 GMT
I agree with everyone else, but I would still encourage you you acknowledge the card via text, email, phone call, or when you see them in person. It's always nice to know the card arrived and was appreciated.
And if they send you an actual letter (or long, personal message on a card), I would probably write back for sure. Email is still fine.
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Post by GiantsFan on May 7, 2018 16:42:02 GMT
I don't know proper ettiquette but no thank you card needs to be sent. If you and they text, then a quick text saying "Thanks for the card. It really cheered me up." If you don't text then the next time you talk to them is OK to thank them for it.
I'm a card maker and I do like to know if a person receives my card, but it doesn't bother me when they don't acknowledge it.
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Post by PrettyInPeank on May 7, 2018 16:46:06 GMT
I received a Thank You for a Thank You once and thought it was odd. I just acknowledge in person or by text.
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~Susan~
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Post by ~Susan~ on May 7, 2018 17:11:53 GMT
Thank you ladies. I have acknowledged all that who have sent me cards, but wanted to make sure I wasn't breaking any "rules" so to speak  |
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Post by TXMary on May 7, 2018 17:17:12 GMT
I didn't send thank you cards to those that sent me get well cards after my diagnosis. I only sent thank yous to those that sent flowers, gifts and brought meals. I wouldn't expect a thank you for a card if I sent one.
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Post by eastcoastpea on May 7, 2018 17:18:41 GMT
No.
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Post by mikklynn on May 7, 2018 17:39:40 GMT
No, it's not necessary. I am happy you are getting a lot of support  . |
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Post by disneypal on May 7, 2018 17:42:59 GMT
No. It would be nice, if you happen to see or talk to that person to let them know you got the card and appreciate their support but there isn't a need to send them a thank you card.
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Post by annabella on May 7, 2018 18:15:09 GMT
No but definitely text them thanks. Otherwise they will contact you to ask if you got the card and then it's awkward.
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Post by mollycoddle on May 7, 2018 19:33:58 GMT
No, I wouldn’t think so.
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Post by anniefb on May 7, 2018 19:50:35 GMT
No, I do not expect a thank you for a get well card. Same here. |
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on May 7, 2018 20:02:47 GMT
Thank you notes are needed for gifts, food, and instances where they give you of their time (driving you to appointments or cleaning your house). No thank you note should be sent for a card - that just starts that awkward round of thank-you-no-thank-you-no-really-thank-YOU.
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Post by Really Red on May 8, 2018 1:03:06 GMT
DO you not have enough on your plate? Your sole focus is to get better and anyone who thinks otherwise is insane. A text is nice if you have the energy, but by no means required. Everyone understands this is not a breach of any etiquette; you cannot do it all!
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Post by crazy4scraps on May 8, 2018 4:02:16 GMT
Nope, no thanks needed in that instance, but I would be willing to bet that the senders would appreciate a call or text when you’re feeling up to it just to get an update on how you’re doing. When my friend was ill and not feeling up to having in person visitors, it was really hard not being able to go visit her so I sent her cards and text messages to let her know I was thinking of her and was there for her when she was ready. It was nice to get the occasional call or text just to touch base.
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Post by hop2 on May 8, 2018 7:19:15 GMT
No thank you cards required. Nothing is required. If you happen to see them or they are online it would be fine to say ‘your note/card brightened my day’ or ‘it was nice to hear from you’ or something but even that is NOT required and not even expected.
Just work on getting better that’s it.
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Post by anniebygaslight on May 8, 2018 9:55:06 GMT
No.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on May 8, 2018 10:07:19 GMT
Not sure of the proper etiquette but I'd say no. I wouldn't expect a card in return for a card it's just too much. I agree. Anyone sending you cards isn't trying to add more work for you to do. If you see or talk to a person who sent you a card, a verbal "thanks for the card" is more than enough. And it's also find it you can't remember to. Bottom line, they sent the card to lift you up, not burden you. |
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Post by peabay on May 8, 2018 11:25:07 GMT
Unless you want to, no.
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Post by elaine on May 9, 2018 21:26:57 GMT
Susan, I struggle with the same thing. I have ordered a box of custom thank-you notes from Papyrus - they should be here any day - to send out for meals, flowers and gift cards. I will text to acknowledge cards and send a thank you card for the gifts. Ordering them is giving me some time to keep recovering before having to sit down and write them out.
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