Asking Eric: Shouldn’t I get a thank you card when people ask for ‘donations in lieu of flowers’?

I am doing this because I want the family to know I cared for their loved one and want them to know I am thinking of them. A ...

Asking Eric: Should you expect a thank-you for charity donations?

When donating to memorial charities or fundraisers, many wonder if confirmation is appropriate or necessary during a family's ...

Asking Eric: ‘No flowers’ is fine, but don’t ask for donations and then leave my check uncashed

Dear Eric: I have been recently looking over my canceled checks and realizing how many are the result of personal requests ...

Asking Eric: Handling donation fatigue during times of loss

I often write that thank you notes are not a lost art. Acknowledgement is more than a courtesy. However, as you mentioned, ...

Asking Eric: I donate to the charities they support, but rarely receive acknowledgement

Is there any way to politely ask a family member if they were notified that I donated to the charity of their choice?
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Asking Eric: Giving to other charities leaves me with less money to support my favorites

Many are the result of personal requests from friends and family to support runs, walks, book fairs, swims, and also favorite ...

Asking Eric: After nearly half a century, holiday hostess reaches limit

Dear Overwhelmed: I don’t want to sound flippant here, but if they’re insulted by you stating that you’re at capacity and can ...

Asking Eric: My relatives returned money I gave them after my cousin died

Dear Eric: My cousin recently passed away after a long hospitalization. We were very close. I sent a sympathy card with money to the family, but I was sent the money back. I have never heard of this ...

Asking Eric: If I suggest a hotel, they’ll be offended, but I can’t deal with them in my home

Dear Overwhelmed: I don’t want to sound flippant here, but if they’re insulted by you stating that you’re at capacity and can ...

After nearly half a century, holiday hostess reaches limit

Quite frankly, it’s now an issue. Only one son comes but he now has three sons of his own, ranging from 22 to 8. My sister also stays with me. They come on Wednesday and stay till Friday. It’s a lot ...

Asking Eric: Can I donate to the charity of my choice?

I have been recently looking over my canceled checks and realizing how many are the result of personal requests from friends and family to support runs, walks, book fairs, swims, and ...