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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here's the problem.  Larla is trying to keep ties open with those who she thinks liked her.  If you respond, you may find yourself down the road getting a call or email from her asking to be a reference or write a letter of referral for her.  If you would decline such a request, then do not respond.

I've seen this happen on more than one occasion (including being in your shoes).  Responding politely created an awkward situation when an employee that I was friendly with, but would not recommend or give a referral to kept the door open to ask me later.  I've seen it happen to coworkers as well.  So, keep that in mind when you try to be polite to a terminated employee that did not report to you.[/quote]
This. And wouldn't that be risky in a very subtle way?[/quote]

If that happened, the person could just say "sorry, I'm not in a position/comfortable to be a reference for you."

Not a big deal. [/quote]

+1. Sending a friendly reply now does not compel you in any way to write a letter later on. [/quote]

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