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Lolerskates84
Super August 2016

Gift/Card lost in the mail?

Lolerskates84, on October 24, 2016 at 11:05 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 12

Hi there. A friend attended our wedding and didn't provide a gift/card. I didn't mention anything about it but she sent me a text a couple weeks later apologizing for forgetting and said she mailed it to us. This was over a month ago and it has yet to arrive. She is very self absorbed and flaky so I wouldn't be surprised if she didn't get us anything or send a card...not sure if she would lie about it, though (?)

Is it rude to bring it up and say we haven't received anything? What is the proper etiquette for addressing "lost" or "missing" gifts?

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Latest activity by Alisha, on October 24, 2016 at 12:15 PM
  • Rene
    Super January 2017
    Rene ·
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    It is possible its missing and she may think you got it and didn't say thanks so I'd follow up for that reason..

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  • Judi
    VIP June 2017
    Judi ·
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    I wouldn't mention it - If she really didn't send it, you'd be the one to look bad in this situation but if she did, she would call you to say "hey this check wasn't cashed, did you get it?" and then you can say no

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  • TheUncommonBride
    Expert October 2017
    TheUncommonBride ·
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    Just let it go.

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  • OGJessieJV
    Master July 1867
    OGJessieJV ·
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    If she mentioned that she sent you a gift via mail, you should let her know that it hasn't arrived yet. This happened one year with a friend of mine who mailed me a gift certificate for my birthday, it never showed up. She was able to cancel it and took me shopping instead.

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  • Katherine
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    Katherine ·
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    This would be so awkward for me! But I agree, I think you have to say something. I would be so embarrassed if I was your friend and sent the gift you didn't get. I'd want to know so I could follow up and fix it. Plus, I'd be sitting around, side-eyeing your for the lack of a thank you note.

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  • FutureMrsB
    VIP December 2016
    FutureMrsB ·
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    Part of me says let it go, but the other part of me says I'd want to know if I mailed someone a gift or card and it was lost in the mail.

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  • Lolerskates84
    Super August 2016
    Lolerskates84 ·
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    Yeah, it's awkward. I def wouldn't have said anything if she didn't contact me to tell me she mailed it, but since she did idk if i should address the fact that we haven't received anything...

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  • Lolerskates84
    Super August 2016
    Lolerskates84 ·
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    Wondering if maybe I should just leave it alone and see if she brings it up next time I see her?

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  • QueenDavis
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    I would wait until she brings it up again.

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  • Jessica
    Expert September 2017
    Jessica ·
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    Ugh so awkward!! Because if she doesn't reciever a thank you card she could think you're rude AF. But if you tell her you haven't received it that could seem rude. but then again I would appreciate knowing that my gift did not get to someone.

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  • Miami2NorthernVA
    Master November 2017
    Miami2NorthernVA ·
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    I am thinking she didn't send it or she would follow up to see if you received it. I have sent plenty of gift cards and if I don't get a thank you within two weeks I always send a text to make sure the person received the gift.

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  • Alisha
    Super October 2018
    Alisha ·
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    That's touchy! Do you see her often that she might bring it up in person?

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