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Re: Dealing with the minor holiday issues
« Reply #15 on: December 14, 2007, 09:30:10 AM »
Oh, and having to send out a Christmas card to the one guy who actually cares.  We see you once a year, man.  It's nice of you to send a card, but we're not card people.  Now, because of you, we either have to go out and buy a single card for way more than it's worth, or buy an assortment pack and try to keep track of which ones you've already gotten.  And by the way, why do card companies not make assortment packs with one of each card?  They make 16 different styles, why not put all 16 in one box?

I guess now I feel bad for sending people Christmas cards :(

Should I not send cards to people in case one of them might not be a "card person" and then they have to go buy a card to send to me?  I keep track of who sends me cards, and if I send a card to a person who doesn't send one back, they don't get one in later years.  Why not just not send him a card back and then he probably won't send you any more?  You risk hurting his feelings but someone's going to be unhappy in either scenario, really.

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Re: Dealing with the minor holiday issues
« Reply #16 on: December 14, 2007, 11:40:27 AM »
Oh, and having to send out a Christmas card to the one guy who actually cares.  We see you once a year, man.  It's nice of you to send a card, but we're not card people.  Now, because of you, we either have to go out and buy a single card for way more than it's worth, or buy an assortment pack and try to keep track of which ones you've already gotten.  And by the way, why do card companies not make assortment packs with one of each card?  They make 16 different styles, why not put all 16 in one box?

I guess now I feel bad for sending people Christmas cards :(

Should I not send cards to people in case one of them might not be a "card person" and then they have to go buy a card to send to me?  I keep track of who sends me cards, and if I send a card to a person who doesn't send one back, they don't get one in later years.  Why not just not send him a card back and then he probably won't send you any more?  You risk hurting his feelings but someone's going to be unhappy in either scenario, really.

Oh, I send him the card, and appreciate that he thinks of us, and I wouldn't suggest not sending cards to people.  It frustrates me because he's quite vocal about the fact that he'll be really offended if he doesn't get a card.  The card isn't the frustrating part, so much as the expectation that OF COURSE we'll send a card, we HAVE to send a card, and the fact that he thinks it's appropriate to tell us this.  From a guy we see once a year ::)

We do send cards to one or two other people when we remember, but they all understand that I'm just not a card person (too forgetful), I'd rather just give them a call or send an email or something, and they don't really CARE beyond being vaguely pleased to get one.

Which reminds me, I still have to send that card.

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Re: Dealing with the minor holiday issues
« Reply #17 on: December 14, 2007, 11:42:16 AM »
OK, I knew there had to be one running around in the back of my head amidst all the holiday thoughts...  When someone puts off telling you whether or not they will stop by for a holiday doings when knowing this is critical to your plans.  Menu, gifts, timing, etc.  All that silly stuff you need to know for a get together.  

UPDATE TO THIS MESSAGE:   I feel bad and my face is  :-[
Turns out they had to check with their own guests and it wasn't clear they were all invited.  They are all happy to come...yay! 
Somebody, kick me, but not clear into ehell, please.  All is well and I was feeling a little put out over nothing.  Is this the season to be sensitive, or what?  Maybe.
« Last Edit: December 14, 2007, 11:25:51 PM by Bijou »
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Re: Dealing with the minor holiday issues
« Reply #18 on: December 14, 2007, 01:01:00 PM »
OK, I knew there had to be one running around in the back of my head amidst all the holiday thoughts...  When someone puts off telling you whether or not they will stop by for a holiday doings when knowing this is critical to your plans.  Menu, gifts, timing, etc.  All that silly stuff you need to know for a get together.  

This one so goes beyond minor! 

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Re: Dealing with the minor holiday issues
« Reply #19 on: December 14, 2007, 04:34:43 PM »
OK, I knew there had to be one running around in the back of my head amidst all the holiday thoughts...  When someone puts off telling you whether or not they will stop by for a holiday doings when knowing this is critical to your plans.  Menu, gifts, timing, etc.  All that silly stuff you need to know for a get together.  

This one so goes beyond minor! 
It probably isn't as bad as it sounds, since the gatherings are very informal, but gee whiz, I would like to know. 

Modified to say "See my UPDATE in my message above."
« Last Edit: December 14, 2007, 11:23:55 PM by Bijou »
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