Early last week I was on Facebook and my husbands aunt Instant messaged me. They have moved about an hour and a half away from us and invited us to Easter dinner/lunch something. Anyway, I told her that I would ask my husband since he would have to work the day after Easter, I didn't know if he would be up for traveling. She said ok, and gave me her number and email address so I could let her know one way or another if we were coming.
I talked to my husband about it that night and he said he would like to try and go. So, I called her and left a message. She didn't call me back. So my husband sent her a Facebook message asking when she would like us to be there and what we should bring...no response. It's been a week now and she hasn't gotten back with us.
Am I being impatient by being annoyed at the lack or response? I really want to know what our plans are for this weekend. I really do not like rushing around at the last second. Should I shoot her another email or just wait a few more days?
Yes, she gave me her number and I called and left a message.
Anyway, she was on Facebook this morning and I instant messaged her and got the time when we are supposed to be there.
Call again and if you have to leave a message.
"We haven't heard back about plans for Sunday and are a little worried. Is everything alright? Please call today. Hope you are well, and look forward to seeing you."
Arent you glad I caught the fact that you said you called her??? ;)
I agree though, no word by Wed, make other plans.
We never know what people are thinking!
I have some friends who assume that if they don't call you back, it's all good. I have another friend, bless her and I love her for this, who actually says helpful things like "please call me back if X" or "no need to call back". I find this very helpful.
She may be assuming that she heard from you and is going forward with her plans. And certainly, use the phone again for that follow-up communication. The medium is the message--the less personal we are in our communication, the less important it appears to others.
Oh my, call her again and let her know you'd like a callback. Around my house, my kids answer the phone, forget to take the message or they listen to message and delete it before I hear it. Plus, sometimes the technology just doesn't work. Don't wait and be annoyed. Nicely contact her again.
This is rude on her part. Hopefully all is well and she's just being rude. I would first assume tho that there is a good reason for her lack of response.
I too recommend that you call and leave a specific message stating you need to know what is planned for Easter.
If she doesn't call back in a couple of days, I'd assume that the get together is off and make other plans. Whether or not you go if she calls at the last minute would depend on how you're feeling by then. Only go if you can let go of the annoyance and have a good time.
I would call and email and say that you want to make sure you are still on for Easter and if you don't hear back from her by Wed morning you will go ahead and make other plans. Good luck.
I would call and say you'd like to come but need more details to plan and please call back by x day or you might not be able to make it work.
Call her on the phone. I'll bet she hasn't opened her computer in a week.
Happy Easter, or at least I hope it will be!
Dawn
Give her a quick call today and if you have to, leave a specific message like "Hello, just firming up plans for Easter Sunday. Please let me know if the get-together at your house is still on. Would you give me a call today and let me know? If it is, what time we should arrive and if we should bring anything?"
You called, you facebooked and so did husband.. If I did not hear from her by tomorrow or Wed.. I would plan to do something else..
You could call one more time and let her know you are afraid you may have somehow missed her call.
Very odd
I would call her and tell her "Aunt Jane - we plan on coming on Easter Sunday. Please let us know what we need to bring and what time to be there. You can call me back at ###-###-####."
You can also post on her wall Aunt Jane - so excited to see you on Easter Sunday!!! Please let me know what time you want us there!!
Plan on going. And plan on being there around noon - that's afternoon - lunchish...
GOOD LUCK!!
What's wrong with the phone??!!!!
I agree with AV but, I would wait until Wednesday. Let them know that if you don't hear back by Friday then you won't be able to attend. It's family, yes it is annoying when someone doesn't return your call.
Hope you enjoy no matter what you all decide to do.
Take care.
I'd still plan to go. She invited, and you confirmed. Done. Everything else is extra...surely helpful, but not necessary.
Well, she did give you her number. Maybe she hasn't been online.
