Birthday Cards

[poliphilo]

Would I be right in thinking birthday cards are on the way out?

In my family the old folks set great store by choosing the right one and making sure it arrives on time and the kids mostly don't send them at all. My generation- somewhere in the middle- sends cards in a spirit of conformity but wishes it didn't have to.

Am I generalizing from too small a data base or have I spotted a trend?

Comments

[davesmusictank.livejournal.com]

I think there is a trend but i feel it is now more prevalent with cards around Xmas due to the fact that postal costs have soared so high.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Good point. The Royal Mail is pricing itself out of business.