"I was also thinking - another event that happens a lot when people have to say goodbye are temporary gigs, like television or theater or putting together something like that, camp. And so it's an interesting challenge, because so often, the farewell cards you get are things like, it was great working with you. We'll see you again, you know, I'm looking forward to - but they all seemed to miss -"
"what I love best about this new world is that there's no goodbyes, you know? I'm on a road tour right now, a cross-country, and I'm staying with friends I've suddenly been able to stay in touch with, 10, 15, 20 years. There - in a way, every goodbye is temporary. And I was hoping to see more cards that would - that reflect that."
Farewells commonly fall into two categories: congratulations for new beginnings or expressions of sympathy for loss. Greeting cards frequently offer generic lines that do not capture transient or temporary separations. Temporary gigs such as television, theater, camp, or short-term projects create endings that are often followed by ongoing contact. Modern mobility and digital connections make many departures feel temporary, with friendships and colleagues staying in touch for decades. People sometimes purchase cards in advance, reflecting foreknowledge of departures. There is a desire for cards that acknowledge continued relationships and the temporary nature of many goodbyes.
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