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March 23, 2006
More Than What You Say
By DEANNA DAHLSAD
Amy Vanderbilt once said, "Good manners have much to do with the
emotions. To make them ring true, one must feel them, not merely exhibit
them." She may well have been speaking about greeting cards too.
Like the tired Wal Mart greeter who mumbles 'hello,' or the crabby
receptionist who barks her 'hello' in such a manner that it sounds more
like a 'sit down' command; it's not the words, but how you feel them,
that makes or breaks a greeting.
So when selecting a greeting card, it's not always about finding the
exact perfect wording -- it's near impossible for someone to predict all
of what's in your mind. But cards can capture the feeling, the essence
of your emotions.
It's the warmth, spirit and readiness of the greeting which matters most.
Send your wishes with genuine and sincere emotions, and the recipient
will feel them. Really. It's the same magic mom uses to read the words
'I Love You Mom' on every drawing you ever made.
So it doesn't matter if you wishes are spoken, delivered via email, or
created from the cheapest construction paper and paste by pudgy little
fingers. Just open your heart, and let your spirit pour out.
Posted by photocartoonist at March 23, 2006 1:53 PM