I won't do cards.

[marshmallowcakes]

I just refuse to do cards. Birthday, Christmas. I find it so pointless and a stamp is a pound and a trip to the post office is a pain when I have work etc.

I've stopped sending any cards at all. I thought we were heading into the age of technology. I don't see why cards are lingering about being a thing when we can easily send a fancy and snazzy message with moving pictures and sparkles.

Cards need to naff off, right?

Each to their own but after my mam died I found every birthday card she had written me up until the age of 16, along with my christening cards, communion cards and it meant so much to me. I'm so glad she was a hoarder!

I really love cards, I think it’s so nice to receive a card in the post. I also love it when I receive a postcard from a friends holiday!

I take great pleasure in sending them, especially when people least expect it, I feel they are greatly appreciated. My DS age 6, also makes cards and draws pictures for friends/relatives.

I feel sad that so many people can’t be bothered! I think you should make time and make someone smile (and you will feel better) for the price of a card & stamp! Next time you pass a card shop, buy a miss you, thinking of you or a thank you card and make someone’s day!

I also love cards, way more than presents. YABU.

I used to really enjoy going to a card shop & choosing cards for my people, I’ve done the Moonpig & Funky Pigeon too. But I stopped the Christmas card thing several years ago when I decided to ditch Christmas. This year will be my first of not sending birthday cards.

I think in a world where we are knackering the planet with over consumption, people really shouldn’t be so fucking precious about getting a bit of waste cardboard in the post. E-cards are the future

I’m so sorry to hear about this, and my condolences for your loss. I too lost my mum suddenly and it’s a pain like no other. Perhaps people didn’t know what to say in a card. It’s crap though.

Totally agree. I haven't done cards for 30 years. Eventually, most twig and only got 3 xmas in the post this year. 2 friends insist on sending cards despite knowing I won't. Their choice

You can still handwrite moonpig cards just order the card without the words in.

Depends doesn’t it? Meaningless Christmas cards to people you’ve not met or engaged with for the whole year (or longer) and really couldn’t give a shit about, I agree. Utterly pointless. Hand made, hand painted cards, with your latest news written in for your 96 year old Nanny (that my daughters did for their Nanny this Christmas) that is the best present she could get (she wants for nothing else), not so much. But that takes more effort than most people would be arsed with I suppose.

I don't really do cards either. And yes, I do think that it might be a British thing . My EX MIL would be horrified if she did not receive one. Because it was important to her , I complied . Found it hard to get excited if I got one . On mantelpiece for maybe a week, then into recycling. Really found it strange when people give cards to people they live in the same house as or they see most days. Only ever appreciated handmade cards from the DCs when they were small.

To those suggesting that e-cards are the way forward & that physicals cards have had their day - many people recoil in horror if you suggest that online banking is the way forward and cash is on its last legs. This is mainly out of due concern for the less-tech savvy. I expect the same argument applies here.

Your post proves my point better than I could. The OP is actually being a bit of a dick to start with, since it's really not up to her to decide what other people should do, but you've knocked her into a cocked hat here.

But if you disagree, do tell, how do people who don't value cards and aren't bothered for either sending or receiving them communicate that, without then prompting a response like yours? Nothing you've written here suggests you'd find that acceptable from anyone you know.