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romantico

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Mon Feb 24, 2014, 09:22 PM Feb 2014

What is the Proper Etiquette When Sending a Card to a Friend who's Father has Passed?

I just learned that a friend of mine lost his father about 3 weeks ago. Anyone know what etiquette allows for sending a Sympathy card? 3 Weeks to me sounds like a long time and I don't want to open wounds if they are just getting over his loss. Thanks!

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What is the Proper Etiquette When Sending a Card to a Friend who's Father has Passed? (Original Post) romantico Feb 2014 OP
I think a sympathy card now is fine. hrmjustin Feb 2014 #1
Never too late - write 840high Feb 2014 #2
Yes, the note should indicate that he just learned about the death. n/t PoliticAverse Feb 2014 #3
Thanks romantico Feb 2014 #4

romantico

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Mon Feb 24, 2014, 09:35 PM
Feb 2014

Thanks! We live in an era where everyday etiquette is really not practiced. We do what we want when we want and follow our own rules and wanted to make sure. I know there must be a cut off (a month? 3 months? 6 months?) 3 weeks sounds good though. Thanks again!

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