Sent friend flowers for milestone birthday and got text thanks

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Verdict: true friend

That’s a very nice, in real time thank you. I think it’s a nice way to say thanks and is actually preferable to old-school thank you cards in a lot of ways because it’s immediate.

I mean, yes? I agree completely.

I don't understand. This sounds like a lovely exchange.

[Anonymous]

It sounds like something I would do. Picture and a thank you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maybe they are still going to send handwritten note, they just wanted to acknowledge receipt of flowers quickly.

Exactly

Why would they send 2 thank yous?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What else were you expecting? They got them, sent thanks and sent you a picture of the flowers. I’m confused why you aren’t happy enough with that.

I am asking a question. Calm down please. Need a drink?

I’m with you, OP. When I go out of my way to send a family member something special it is just nice for them to pick up the phone. Anyone can send an impersonal text.
Clearly we are in the minority.

[Anonymous]

I’m a millennial and this is 100% normal and appropriate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Oh my goodness, are you seriously this tone-deaf?

People like pictures of flowers they sent so that they can see the product and judge the quality. For example, I once sent a bouquet of white peonies, ranunculus and roses to a friend. I specified no lilies because those smell like death and I hate them/they remind people of funerals.

When she sent the text, it was ALL lilies. I called the florist and it was corrected. They said she could keep the original lilies. All was well, but if she had called to thank me and hadn’t sent them at all, I wouldn’t have known.

Or even if the order is correct, you might pick a different vendor next time if you don’t like what you see, etc.

+1 i love getting pictures of my presents just to know how it arrived when i didn't package it. I also love pictures or videos of recipients using the gift, like a selfing wearing the sweater i knit for them or a video of them eating the cookies i made. Beats a handwritten note imho

[Anonymous]

Maybe she sent the pic to show you how horrible they were but “thanks”.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What else were you expecting? They got them, sent thanks and sent you a picture of the flowers. I’m confused why you aren’t happy enough with that.

I am asking a question. Calm down please. Need a drink?

I’m with you, OP. When I go out of my way to send a family member something special it is just nice for them to pick up the phone. Anyone can send an impersonal text.
Clearly we are in the minority.

Yeah, I think many people wouldn't want the flowers if there are certain thank you expectations - for many, flowers just aren't that great a gift.

[Anonymous]

I do this and friends I’ve sent flowers to do this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What else were you expecting? They got them, sent thanks and sent you a picture of the flowers. I’m confused why you aren’t happy enough with that.

I am asking a question. Calm down please. Need a drink?

I’m with you, OP. When I go out of my way to send a family member something special it is just nice for them to pick up the phone. Anyone can send an impersonal text.
Clearly we are in the minority.

Yeah, I think many people wouldn't want the flowers if there are certain thank you expectations - for many, flowers just aren't that great a gift.

This. It’s generic/basic not some grand gesture.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What else were you expecting? They got them, sent thanks and sent you a picture of the flowers. I’m confused why you aren’t happy enough with that.

I am asking a question. Calm down please. Need a drink?

I’m with you, OP. When I go out of my way to send a family member something special it is just nice for them to pick up the phone. Anyone can send an impersonal text.
Clearly we are in the minority.

Yeah, I think many people wouldn't want the flowers if there are certain thank you expectations - for many, flowers just aren't that great a gift.

This. It’s generic/basic not some grand gesture.

Flowers are not really all that earth shattering. Very thoughtful, yes, but ordinary.

[Anonymous]

OP, my friends and I send flowers to each other for each other’s birthdays. We always send a thank you email with pictures of the flowers.

I love it.

[Anonymous]

I would be fine with that. Bonus points for the photo. I just want to know it arrived and I truly hope the friend liked it.

[Anonymous]

I'm 54. I don't see the problem with this at all. If you want to talk to her, pick up the phone.

[Anonymous]

PLEASE DO NOT SEND ME FLOWERS OP!! I don’t think I know how to thank you enough.