I sent a huge box of Christmas presents to my brother and his family in early December. I have not heard a word about it and it is now almost the end of January. Do I ask if they received the gifts? Do I just write it off as they are too busy to mention it? I am a bit annoyed. I spent a lot of time and money on their gifts. I wouldn't have cared if it were just a short email stating the box was received-thanks. No response leaves me wondering....
What would you do?

By Marg on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 12:42 pm:

did you place a tracer on the package?

Or I should ask how it was sent.

If fed ex or ups they could tell you if it were delivered and give you the info. Both might have online verification.

Same with USPS. I try to always place trackers on packages I need to know if they received it. Then you can go online or by phone and it will tell you when it was delivered.

If no tracer, yes, I would be concerned also. Did you insure the box?

By Yjja123 on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 12:48 pm:

UPS states it was left on doorstop but not signed for.

By Monicamomof3 on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 12:58 pm:

I would ask. Assuring the package arrived is not asking for a "Thank you". It is just making sure they got it. Especially if you got insurance on it.

Also, someone could of taken it from their doorstep when they weren't home. (There was a lot of that going around!) I would just hate to think that they may not even know you sent it.

I would be bummed it they got it and opened it with not acknowledging it or saying thank you.

First though, I would ask just to give them the benefit of the doubt.

By Kate on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 01:07 pm:

Ohhhh dear...is this the famous sister in law who the package was for? You could call your brother and ask if he needs receipts for any of this gifts...that would let you know if they got them.

By Crystal915 on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 01:37 pm:

I would just flat out ask. Let them know UPS told you it was left without a signature, and you wanted to make sure it was received. Honestly, I don't think there is anything wrong with that! I know my family will call and tell us to expect a package on a certain day, so we can let them know if it arrives ok.

By Yjja123 on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 01:43 pm:

Kate---not this time. It is my brother and family--they usually are good about acknowledging things.

By Reds9298 on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 01:53 pm:

I would just ask!

By Sunny on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 01:53 pm:

I would call and ask.

By Karen~moderator on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 02:39 pm:

Definitely call and ask.