You forget a birthday card, and don't remember for months. When is the time limit for belated cards?

Not birthday cards but Christmas cards... My wife gave me a handful to post and I forgot them. In June they came to light and I pushed them into a post box, every one of the recipients made a point of thanking us for them, putting me into deep guano.

You forget a birthday card, and don't remember for months. When is the time limit for belated cards?
I would say up to a week - any later is just an insult.
Reply:There is no set time limit for belated birthday cards, although I would try to stick within the same year. I often send cards belated and other and it really makes the receiver happy, so if you are late (within the year) go ahead send one they are welcomed I can assure you - The answers so far do not prove me wrong as I have a list of people who have appreciated them truely.
Reply:A few weeks.


Now it is time to hand-write a note wishing them well, and expressing your shame at having missed the birthday. A card will not do.
Reply:7 days
Reply:I would say about 2 weeks is the max. After that you might as well forget about it.
Reply:9 months.
Reply:Its never too late eat humble pie.At least you have remembered.
Reply:Try as long as you get it out before the next birthday.
Reply:I'd say a month max, otherwise you're taking the p*** and better off forgetting it!
Reply:i would say within a week of the birthday, anything past that you should just call and explain....





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"I was thinking about you the other day and realized I forgot your birthday a while back! I don't know where my mind has been, let's grab lunch sometime..."





keep it lighthearted!
Reply:Well I think it's got to be no longer than a week. After that you are looking at doing some serious groveling and it would probably be best to send a small gift and explain you forgot.
Reply:It depends how often you see the other person. If it's a rarity, a general card and a gift would show you're thinking of them as well as your own disappointment in being late.





'Months' sounds way too long to send a birthday card, unless you are sending for the next birthday.





Overall, if this person is important to you, show them this in some other way. Apologies never went out of fashion, either, but your focus is on helping keep this person feeling close to you and letting them know that you care for them.





Good luck! Rob (Often very forgetful too)
Reply:i hate selfish folk see a shrink first as to y you would forget. who wants a poxy late card!
Reply:No time limit. Anytime before the next birthday. So do send that belated card, it will make the person happy.
Reply:When the person whose birthday you forgot stops talking to you!!!
Reply:Blame it on the Post Office. They do lose thousands so why not include yours if it is going to get you off the hook.

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