Ask Amy: A father ponders parental possibilities
Dear Amy: I have concluded that there is no point in dwelling on the negative aspects of people who fail to acknowledge my gifts.
I mean, how much effort does it take to email, “Thank you for your thoughtful gift (or contribution in my name), greatly appreciated” with no stationery or postage required – if only to reassure me that it was in fact received?
Rather, when a gift is not acknowledged, I just thank myself for having sent it and note this in my Contacts card for that recipient. Then I move on.
This also discourages me from repeating that mistake.
– Grateful for Myself
Dear Grateful: I believe you’ve inspired a few people today.
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