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writes:I guess this is kind of a silly question but I would like some advice please. I would like to know if it is appropriate to send my ex work colleague Christmas card?Basically at the start of the year, for about 5 monts I worked in a job that I wasn't particularly happy in. There was only 1 person they really reached out to me and was friensedly to me, everyone else didn't really get to know me despite my efforts. anyway I would really like to send this person a Christmas card, but I am worried that it would be a bit weird, as we haven't spoken since I left which was about 6 months ago. I know we only worked together for a short period, but in the season of Goodwill and to recognise how much I appreciated this person during the time I was working at this company, I would really like to show my appreciation. Just a little card saying Merry Christmas to this person and their family.Do you think that this is Okay? I guess I am just worried about sending it because I know everyone else in my old office will know I sent it and maybe wonder why would not send one to them. especially an old boss who I did not think liked me.Any advice please?
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reader, Tisha-1 +, writes (1 December 2015):
 Are you sending this card to her/his home address or to her/his work address?
If you are stressed about this, perhaps wait until after the holiday, or send it right away so it could be considered a thanksgiving type of message, and compose and send a nice thank you note.
"Dear xyzformercolleague,
"In this season of goodwill and thanksgiving, I just wanted to thank you for your kindness and friendship during my time at ABC Co.
"I hope you and yours are bright and merry!
"All the best,
"CDEF ex co-worker"
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 December 2015): Send it. I don't think that person will consider it weird, but even if s/he does, I'm sure s/he will also be glad of receiving it. Everyone likes to know they made a difference and people remember them. And as Honeypie said, don't worry about the other people of the office: they didn't seem to worry about you.
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reader, Honeypie +, writes (30 November 2015):
 I think it's OK to send one as long as you make sure the wording is friendly and platonic.
And WHO cares what other people in that office might think! You don't work there anymore...
BTW I send Christmas card to my German OB/GYN who not only "saved" my second child but delivered her and her younger sister. I don't talk to her, but she gets an Annual Christmas card with a little picture of all my girls and what they are up to :)
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