Hundreds of people were asked to combat the young woman’s homesickness by sending money.
Her college-age daughter, whom I have never met, is doing a semester abroad in a major European city. My friend posted on social media, asking all her friends to help celebrate the daughter’s birthday by sending her money electronically, along with a birthday greeting. This was to make the birthday “special” and keep her from feeling “homesick.” She included her daughter’s handle on this public forum.
Let me stress that this is not a financially strapped family or deprived student. Quite the contrary; they live in an affluent community in a large metropolis. Seems like a tacky money grab for a privileged daughter. If this girl is being taught that money will cheer her up on a birthday, a future graduation or wedding may make her downright lachrymose, in order to continue cashing in.As I begin returning to the office more frequently, I’m increasingly being told “You look great” by co-workers and managers I’m seeing for the first time in months or even years.
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