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queensgal
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Sympathy etiquette
One of the teachers at daycare lost her husband unexpectedly. We feel awful. They didn't share any details on funeral or services and I asked another teacher if there's a collection for flowers or anything. It sounds like the other teachers did their own thing.
Of course I will get a card. Can/do I do something else? I don't have her home address so I'd have to hand to her in person. Is a gift card tacky? A check in lieu of flowers?
I'm trying to be thoughtful and I know this woman makes peanuts. Could I do an Ivaronne gift card in lieu of being able to give food.
I'm afraid of coming off as tacky or something. I just feel awful for her.
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Posted 11/2/16 11:36 AM  |
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luvmykids8
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Sympathy etiquette
some thing happened with us. And an email came out to the parents asking to please not discuss her loss. I don't know it's a tough situation so I didn't give anything. Of course, I felt very bad but after that email I held back from a card or anything.
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| Posted 11/2/16 11:37 AM |
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MrsO
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Re: Sympathy etiquette
I would give a sympathy card and I think a gift card to a restaurant that delivers or has take out would be nice as I'm am sure cooking is something she won't want to be doing
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| Posted 11/2/16 11:52 AM |
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Loveme
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Sympathy etiquette
I would give a card with money that way she can do what she can with it, whether it be to help pay for the burial or even for groceries.
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| Posted 11/2/16 12:44 PM |
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Meg1234
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Re: Sympathy etiquette
A gift card for some dinner takeout would be very appreciated I am sure at this point, along with a card sending condolences.
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| Posted 11/2/16 2:37 PM |
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chilltocam
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Re: Sympathy etiquette
Posted by Meg1234
A gift card for some dinner takeout would be very appreciated I am sure at this point, along with a card sending condolences.
I would do this
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| Posted 11/2/16 3:01 PM |
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JDubs
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Re: Sympathy etiquette
Posted by MrsO
I would give a sympathy card and I think a gift card to a restaurant that delivers or has take out would be nice as I'm am sure cooking is something she won't want to be doing
This
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| Posted 11/2/16 3:09 PM |
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Paramount
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Re: Sympathy etiquette
You just say you are sorry and thinking about her. Thta will be welcome and it DOES help.
NEVER say "things happen for a reason". Its one of the most cruel things to say to anyone who is mourning.
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| Posted 11/2/16 3:16 PM |
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Jennifer
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Re: Sympathy etiquette
Sometimes a donation in memory of someone.
although as pp have said cash is never bad, no matter what the amount is.
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| Posted 11/2/16 3:41 PM |
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FranM
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Re: Sympathy etiquette
Im sure a card and gift card will be appreciated. Maybe a basic Amex or Master card GC this way it can be used for whatever is needed.
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| Posted 11/2/16 8:13 PM |
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gina409
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Re: Sympathy etiquette
Posted by FranM
Im sure a card and gift card will be appreciated. Maybe a basic Amex or Master card GC this way it can be used for whatever is needed.
I agree
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| Posted 11/2/16 9:25 PM |
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