How many times have you sent a gift to someone then wondered whether it was received and whether the receiver liked what you sent? This happens to my husband and me often. In conversations with others I have found that it happens frequently to others as well. It seems that we spend so much time on different technology we have forgotten about common courtesies. So, because I, and others, find it frustrating to not receive a thank you I have decided to to mention it in my blog.
My husband and I have spend hours choosing the perfect gift for someone, or hours creating a special gift only to hear silence after we know the gift had arrived. Then we start to question, "Did they receive it?" "Did they like it?" "Did we read their personality all wrong and select an inappropriate gift?" What if the receiver didn't like it at all and is afraid to thank us because their true feelings may come out?
After these initial questions we start to feel unappreciated. We begin to question whether we should even bother to take time, energy, and money to send a gift in the future because it appears the receiver does not appreciate our gift enough to take 5 minutes to say thank you.
So, we have solved the problem of whether the gift has been received by simply sending a check. Money is always the perfect fit and we know it was received when it is cashed.
But the issue of saying thank you is still there. With all of the modern technology out there today, and the amount of time each and every one of us spends on that technology, is it too much to ask for someone to send a quick text, email, or message saying, "Thank you for thinking of me. That was very thoughtful of you"?
In our opinion, if someone has gone through the trouble of selecting a gift for another, the least the recipient can do is express gratitude for the effort. And if the giver has sent cash, check, or gift card, it was their hard earned money that paid for it and should also be appreciated. Let's remember to show our appreciation for the efforts of others and say thank you, Folks!
P.S. To everyone who has ever sent my husband and me a gift, we apologize if we have neglected to thank you. We have appreciated every gift we have ever received.
What's New At Cruisin' Creations?
Back by popular demand, Cruisin' Creations isoffering free domestic shipping through Mother's Day! Order your Mother's Day gifts at www.cruisincreations.etsy.com today so that you will receive them in time for Mother's Day!
A Special Request
Facebook, Etsy, and many other sites keep changing their SEOs which means that fewer and fewer people actually receive notice of the posts we create at Cruisin' Creations. It is because of this that I am asking for your help. Those of you who follow Cruisin' Creations on Facebook, please visit our facebook page, www.facebook.com/cruisincreations12 as often as possible and like some of our posts. If you are not a fan of Cruisin' Creations on Facebook, please consider liking us and our posts to help us and to keep up with what's new.
To all of you who follow us on Etsy, please go to our Etsy website, www.cruisincreations.etsy.com, favorite our shop, and favorite some of our items. To favorite an item run your cursor over the image and click on the heart. If you are not following Cruisin' Creations on Etsy, please consider doing so to help us and so that you can keep up with new designs as they are listed.
These simple acts will help Cruisin' Creations listings come up higher in a search of specific items.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Upcoming Events
We are looking forward to seeing you at Niska-Day! As usual, it will be at Craig Elementary School, 2566 Balltown Road, Schenectady, NY 12309. This is an all day community event however the craft tent will be open from 11:00 - 4:30. Stop by and say, "Hello!"
Until Next Time...
Diane
