Tag Archives: Correspondence
Happy Mail
This is in response to “Loving But Frustrated Daughter,” whose 92-year-old mother lives in a secluded rural home in the Midwest, very distant from the daughter’s home in Southern California. The mother scolds the daughter when she needs to end … Continue reading
Manners
I may be hopelessly old-fashioned at 73 years old, but when my children were young and received a gift, I gave them notecards, stamps, addresses, and explained the ways a “thank you” could be worded. I encouraged them to include … Continue reading
4-Step Formula to Politely Decline an Invitation
Remember that “no” is a complete sentence and you aren’t obligated to go to any event you don’t want to. Then, try out the CARE rule to politely decline an invite.
Correspondence
How late can I send a sympathy card after someone dies? Is it ever too late? Reading this, my first thought is it is never too late, life happens, but when you remember please send a note of comfort, and … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 