DEMANDING a thank you for a gift

[71buickfreak]

My dad passed away 3 days after he turned 63. He was a jackass most of the time, but I always called him on his birthday to talk for a couple of minutes (he never cared to chat much). Usually he didn't answer I would have to leave a message. That he year he called me back and talked for a few minutes. he was dead 3 days later.

Saying that he expects a thank you call is pretty mild on the list of jackass moves. I wish my dad had made birthday calls to me, or readily answered the phone when I called. Trust me, it sounds like you have a pretty good deal going.

For what's it worth, if you really want him to stop with the asking, then just tell him he is being silly. It sounds to me like he just wants to hear from you.

 

[Lurker66]

I told my dad to shove it up his azz, then go Fugg himself and quit bugging me about dumbstuff. I ain't a perfect son and he's a sorry excuse for a dad.

It yer case, I'd prolly jus call n say thanks.

 

[dlbleak]

I think it's a generational thing. My MIL is like that. She's big on etiquette and manners. I think they don't want the days of respect and honor to die. Back in their days, a gift was always followed by a hand written thank you note. Just my 2 cents

 

[RiseArmament]

I like this

 

[RiseArmament]

I like this

 

[okla1911]

No, I think that is poor etiquette.

 

[inactive]

Classic passive-agressive behavior. Don't buy into it.

I think it's more narcissistic personality disorder.

 

[dennishoddy]

It may because he has been forgotten in the past when sending a gift?

I send presents to my grandkids all the time for Easter, etc, and have yet to get a call. Since they are young and their parent never does it either, I'm thinking of doing Avaitor1's dads trick.

 

[53convert]

The time will come your dad will be gone..............so it bugs you now. At some point you will miss it.
In the scheme of life this is nothing.

 

[Cinaet]

Keep the gift and don't thank him.