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This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "Have you ever used new year greetings as payment reminders?".
This poll was originally submitted by Mariam Osmane
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| | | | Xanthippe
France
Local time: 15:25
Member (2008)
Italian to French
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no, I've never used new year greeting as payment reminders because I prefer do that separately.
[Modifié le 2008-12-30 20:38 GMT]
| | | | Laureana Pavon 
Uruguay
Local time: 10:25
Member (2007)
English to Spanish
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MODERATOR | Holiday greetings should not be used as payment reminders | Dec 30, 2008 |
I always send my friends and customers greeting cards (paper cards, not e-cards) for the holidays. I believe that sending Christmas cards is a great way to strengthen on-line friendships and business relationships.
Maybe I'm old fashioned, but I've always loved receiving greeting cards: opening the mailbox and finding an envelope is so much nicer than receiving an e-mail saying "XX has sent you a card".
Happy 2009, my friends and fellow translators!
Laurean... See more I always send my friends and customers greeting cards (paper cards, not e-cards) for the holidays. I believe that sending Christmas cards is a great way to strengthen on-line friendships and business relationships.
Maybe I'm old fashioned, but I've always loved receiving greeting cards: opening the mailbox and finding an envelope is so much nicer than receiving an e-mail saying "XX has sent you a card".
Happy 2009, my friends and fellow translators!
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| | | | Interlangue (X)
Angola
Local time: 15:25
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Not as such, but New Year wishes had (at least once) the effect of a reminder on a customer who had really 'forgotten' to pay!
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| This is my first year as a translator, so... | Dec 30, 2008 |
I haven't done that yet. I won't do that either, as it may be rude.
| | | | Abraham Abukar
United States
Local time: 09:25
Member (2005)
English to Somali
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| Mariam Osmann
Egypt
Local time: 16:25
Member (2007)
English to Arabic
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| Agree with Interlangue | Dec 30, 2008 |
The question is not "Have u included a reminder with the greetings?". It is about the intention that the greetings have the effect of a reminder on a customer who had really 'forgotten' to pay!
Happy New Year Prozians!
| | | | Steven Capsuto
United States
Local time: 09:25
Member (2004)
Spanish to English
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| Other way around | Dec 30, 2008 |
I don't send out random holiday greetings (cards, etc.) but if I have reason to e-mail clients for business at this time of year, I'll wish them happy new year.
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Lalit Sati
India
Local time: 18:55
Member (2010)
English to Hindi
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Oh...I never thought about that.
Happy New Year to All!
| | | | R. Alex Jenkins
Brazil
Local time: 10:25
Member (2006)
Portuguese to English
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| No...I don't think that's the right way to do things. | Dec 30, 2008 |
It's certainly not appropriate and not at all necessary. Communication of this type can certainly wait an extra day or two.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
| | | | wonita (X)
China
Local time: 09:25
To do so I need to grow a thicker skin.
| | | | Erzsébet Czopyk
Hungary
Local time: 15:25
Member (2006)
Russian to Hungarian
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SITE LOCALIZER
s_hokama wrote:
I haven't done that yet. I won't do that either, as it may be rude.
I did not.
I would not to do so, because I think, it IS rude. Moreover, it is unprofessional, improper, indecorous.
Moreover, I think the question in itself is improper - we are intelligent, educated people. If I would like to send somebody my best wishes for whatever reason, I would never mix it with some kind of trouble. If the client does not pay, I am mad, upset, and, if there is no explanation, I think the client does not respect me, my company, my colleagues, our work and invested time and efforts. In this case there is no reason to send him/her any greetings...
As in the old Hungarian saying, how did come the boots on the table???[Módosítva: 2008-12-30 20:30 GMT]
[Módosítva: 2008-12-30 20:45 GMT]
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| i like that expression... | Dec 31, 2008 |
how did the boots get on the table?
I kind of agree. Happy new year- you owe me money!
I'd rather do it in a business context. If someone is lagging, I'll just send an email or paypal reminder.
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I think such greetings would possibly hurt my clients and in turn myself. There must be a better way to remind clients.
| | | | Kristina Radziulyte
Lithuania
Local time: 16:25
Member (2006)
English to Lithuanian
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There was a hilarious case of some Housing Association sending Christmas cards to their clients which read:
"Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way, please make sure you pay your rent, so in your home you'll stay.
We want you to enjoy the festive period, but even more than this we want you to continue to enjoy your home, please make sure payments are kept up to date."
I'd say that was really uncool of them... See more There was a hilarious case of some Housing Association sending Christmas cards to their clients which read:
"Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way, please make sure you pay your rent, so in your home you'll stay.
We want you to enjoy the festive period, but even more than this we want you to continue to enjoy your home, please make sure payments are kept up to date."
I'd say that was really uncool of them:))
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/christmas/3683779/Housing-Association-sends-Christmas-cards-threatening-eviction.html ▲ Collapse
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