I gave up sending out Christmas cards years ago, but this year, once again, I found myself with a smattering of cards that others had sent me. I don’t want to seem rude by not acknowledging the senders’ good wishes. But if I send back cards to them, apart from being late, the whole process will continue for years to come. What would you do?
If you feel you’d be sending back cards reluctantly, then don’t do it. Christmas or New Year cards should not be a chore.
What I would have done is ring up each of the senders, told them I no longer send cards, but still passed on my best wishes for a great holiday anyway. This may be a bit late for you to do now, but a phone call thanking them for their card, explaining that you don’t send them out, and wishing them a great summer and 2014 would be better than nothing. To be honest, I think a phone call is much more personal anyway as it contains real dialogue.
It surprises me how many people send cards with nothing more than their name. It shows those people are thinking of you, but I get the feeling that they’re just going through an annual ritual.
Every card needs a personal message on it. As for the “electronic” cards that are available online, some are pretty clever but, again, not much opportunity for personal dialogue. Yes, a phone call to those who sent you cards is the answer.
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