Did you miss your birthday?
I just discovered a little section at the very bottom of the page where Allen lists "today's birthdays". There are 8 today (Dec 21). Don't know how many there were on mine (Dec 8) because I didn't know that was there. It would have been fun to find out.
Did you receive an email from the Forum on your birthday? I did, and it was a nice surprise. I received a few from other lists I belong to as well. It's not quite the same as receiving a real card or anything - and I know it's just an automated feature, but a nice idea all the same.
One office I worked in surprised me to no end when the boss sent me a birthday card. Actually, his secretary kept track of staff birthdays and he just signed the card. It even arrived right on my birthday.
I hadn't seen that done before - that was back in the 70s - and a few times since, they've arrived over the internet - but only a few.
Does anyone else take the time to do this for their clients and subscribers? Many of us send greetings at specific national holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, but how about birthdays?
Personally, I think it's a great way to stay in touch without making a pitch... plus it has to make your contact feel good to get such a personal note on their special day.
Don't you think?
Sylvia
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