The Whitehall Ledger - Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana

Dear Jo,

I have heard a lot of people complaining and/or asking about what to do about receiving thank-you acknowledgments. Here is the other side of that dilemma. What does one do when receiving gifts that for whatever reason are unfortunate picks for the receiver? I feel as if I’m lying when I say “thank you.” I’ve tried not sending a thank you, but that felt icky and did not work.

Signed,

You Shouldn’t Have

Dear Shouldn’t Have,

Always be gracious and kind. Send the thank you, it really is the thought that counts.

Signed,

Jo

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