A week or 2 after moving into my house, I received a letter in the mail addressed to "My Neighbor". It had been sent through the mail and even though the return address was from my own street, I didn't realize it was from my next door neighbor! Not only did she mail it, she included a stamped, self addressed envelope inside. There was an insert saying something about believing that eating right can help prevent cancer - and she had volunteered to spread the message and solicit donations to a cancer foundation of some sort, for research. Ahem.
I remember thinking at the time - what a crappy way to welcome me to the neighborhood - by asking me for money! When you're new to a town, you move in hoping your neighbors are at least friendly, you don't expect them to come to you for a cash donation to their favorite charity. And what a weird way to do it! I felt kind of backed against the wall - like - I'm new here, I don't want to offend anyway, so maybe I should send some money. NO! It felt like blackmail. It aggravated me and I threw it away. So now - I suppose 10 months is long enough to wait to send out another request. Again sent through the mail with a self addressed, stamped envelope and the same printed request for a donation. From next door. WTH???
What would you do?
Well, that is crappy. I sort of have the same feeling. Come on, you are right next door. At least introduce yourself first and welcome you to the neighborhood. You have been moved that long already, boy time flies when you get older (me not you)
ReplyDeleteIt has gone by fast, hasn't it?
DeleteYes, I agree you should just ignore her. It sure takes different folks to make up this world!
ReplyDeleteIt sure does! I'm just surprised they wouldn't realize what a turn off that would be!
DeleteI did, just annoyed.
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