Thread: Appreciation
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Old 08-07-2013, 02:33 AM
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ckcowl
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Originally Posted by SmickChick View Post
I have a question, and would appreciate everyone's vote and thoughts: When giving a handmade baby quilt, should you expect a thank you note?
...Thanking everyone IN ADVANCE!!! ha.ha.
you really should not expect anything- are you giving just for personal acknowledgment? you are setting yourself up for big disappointments in life. these days many people have never been taught to send 'thank you' notes. don't even think about it- they are not being *negative* they just don't think about it. the act of giving may bring you joy- but you should not be expecting others to pat your back- I grew up in a family without much- my mom made most of our clothes and we were always 'teased' about our home made clothes when all of our friends had the latest fashions from J.C. Penneys- or where ever- 3 of my siblings pretty much want nothing 'home made' if it doesn't come from a store they really don't want it- I have made them all quilts- which they really do love- but at the same time- they kind of keep them 'hidden away' because they are 'home made' and didn't come from 'Pottery Barn'- my quilts do get used-by all 3 of them- but they just don't show them off....my younger brother said his friends would think he was 'poor' ....oh well.... we are all different, to expect everyone to react, behave, love or dislike the same as we do is just grounds for hurt feelings (self inflicted- and hurts no one but yourself- makes no sense) don't expect KUDO's---enjoy them when they surprisingly happen- be happy with yourself the rest of the time...and don't go to the post office every day wondering where your 'thank you' card is...there are many more pressing things to concern yourself with.
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