Sent friend flowers for milestone birthday and got text thanks

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is this a question? What is OP expecting?

Something that apparently takes more time and effort than the 5 minutes it took to order the flowers.

+1 Ridiculous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I sent flowers one time to a friend who lives out of state and they never acknowledged. I was floored.

I had this happen too, a large bouquet to celebrate a new job after several months of looking, and hours of phone calls of her seeking advice on what to do. Nothing. I texted to ask if she had received it because I was genuinely worried they had gotten lost or misplaced and she said "Yes, thanks!".

I have not sent her a gift since.

Me neither!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why is this a question? What is OP expecting?

Probably a phone call?

I’m guilty of the texted pic of flowers. But I realize it’s better to call and talk.

Most people shelling out $100 for a flower delivery are trying to engage with you on a human level

[Anonymous]

I think I’m pretty polite and I do the text/photo thank you when friends send flowers. For birthdays I think the expectation is that the friend calls the birthday girl, rather than vice versa.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think I’m pretty polite and I do the text/photo thank you when friends send flowers. For birthdays I think the expectation is that the friend calls the birthday girl, rather than vice versa.

?

Not if they send you a gift…like flowers.

[Anonymous]

I’m not spending my birthday calling people to thank them for flowers. If you want to talk to me, then pick up the phone and call me.

[Anonymous]

A text with photo is my favorite way to be thanked. I love handwritten notes for wedding and baby gifts but for anything else a text is great. When something is perishable, I think a text is more timely as I know I often wonder if flowers (or food gifts) arrived and their condition.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is this a question? What is OP expecting?

Probably a phone call?

I’m guilty of the texted pic of flowers. But I realize it’s better to call and talk.

Most people shelling out $100 for a flower delivery are trying to engage with you on a human level

Well….they should’ve called. 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I sent my mom flowers for her birthday. She's 73. She texted me to thank me and sent a photo when she got them. I thought that was a nice way to say thanks, so I could see how the arrangement looked.

I have no idea why OP would question whether someone is a "true friend" because they did this.

Same here and I loved receiving the photo that my 70+ year old Mom sent of the flowers. I could see their condition and be assured it was the arrangement I selected.

[Anonymous]

OP. My friend called when her work day was over and gushed and gushed about how beautiful they are.

If I receive flowers (which this same friend has sent me) I text a picture of what they sent and call with a big thanks for their thoughtfulness.

[Anonymous]

I HATE celebrating me or my bd, childhood issues, I know, I know. I don't stop my family from throwing parties, going out to dinner, etc. or flowers and gifts and I definitely go along and smile happily. Inside it kills me so when I send a text to thank someone for the BD flowers (and I do) I am genuinely working my way through childhood pain every time I do. I do not want to be rude, but it's just very difficult to feel happy when I receive gifts. Does not ruin my life, I love so much about my life, so much. It's just a painful reminder I'd rather do without and yes I know that's probably not healthy. It is what it is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP. My friend called when her work day was over and gushed and gushed about how beautiful they are.

If I receive flowers (which this same friend has sent me) I text a picture of what they sent and call with a big thanks for their thoughtfulness.

So you created all this drama for nothing. I hope your friend sees this thread.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP. My friend called when her work day was over and gushed and gushed about how beautiful they are.

If I receive flowers (which this same friend has sent me) I text a picture of what they sent and call with a big thanks for their thoughtfulness.

Wow, you are super needy.

I couldn’t deal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP. My friend called when her work day was over and gushed and gushed about how beautiful they are.

If I receive flowers (which this same friend has sent me) I text a picture of what they sent and call with a big thanks for their thoughtfulness.

Are you for real? "Gushing and gushing" should be left for a overflowing hydrant, not over something you can do in 4 clicks from your phone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP. My friend called when her work day was over and gushed and gushed about how beautiful they are.

If I receive flowers (which this same friend has sent me) I text a picture of what they sent and call with a big thanks for their thoughtfulness.

Are you for real? "Gushing and gushing" should be left for an overflowing hydrant, not over something you can do in 4 clicks from your phone.

I am not the OP, but I think you may be misunderstanding OP’s follow up (which should have been more clear and in the OP).

I think OP is questioning her own text + pic thank you because her friend’s thank you for the same gift was a gushing phone call.