Remember when you were taught to say "Please" and "Thank You"?

There are many instances that call for you to express your gratitude. When someone gives you a present during a baby shower, bridal shower, birthday party, graduation, bar mitzvah, or any other event, it's proper etiquette to follow with a personalized, handwritten Thank You card.

I know that personally I have taken the time to get one of my friend's children a present for the holidays. I took the time to go to the store, look around to figure out a present that her daughter would like, bought wrapping paper, wrapped it, put a tag and a bow, and then put it in a box, took it to the post office by my house, and placed it in the mail.

Do you know that an entire month went by and I had not heard ONE thing from her? I didn't know if maybe the present didn't arrive, or maybe I had put the wrong address. Or maybe she did get it but just didn't like it.

Well, a month later when she was down for a gathering, I ran into her and asked her about it. She said, "oh yeah, thank you. She loved it."

Ok...then why hadn't she called or sent an email or even a simple text saying Thank You?

So many of us blame lack of time for lack of good manners.

Then I began to think if perhaps I had ever been guilty of the same crime.

So I ask you, "Have you ever received a present, a card in the mail, or something nice from a relative or friend and delayed expressing your gratitute to them?"

The answer will surprise you.
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