"GENTLE READER: Unless the first thank-you letter ended with, And Jane says, Thanks for nothing where's my dress?' it is fine nay, charming to send a second letter without referencing the first. But if your mother is able to text your aunt, she has her contact information. Miss Manners is not suggesting you have to use it; she is just curious why, despite the dozens of relatives, you cannot seem to figure out how to find this aunt's number."
"DEAR MISS MANNERS: I live in a very small apartment whose contents and decor I have curated according to my specific needs and taste. But even friends who know this about me give me gifts of coffee-table books, artwork, tableware, clothing and more, none of which I would have chosen for myself and none of which I have room for. My gift preferences would be consumables food, flowers, nice soaps and the like and I do mention this when gifts are discussed. Of course I am grateful for their kindness, and always thank them sincerely in a note, but I find myself regularly givi"
A second thank-you letter for a gift that arrives after an earlier thank-you is acceptable and can be sent without referencing the first note. If another family member can text the gift-giver, that indicates they have the giver's contact information, though using it is optional. A person living in a small apartment curated to specific tastes often receives bulky or impractical gifts despite stating a preference for consumables such as food, flowers and soaps. The person expresses sincere gratitude in notes but faces recurring unwanted items that do not fit the living space.
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