I did until mobile phones became the norm, now I ask if they need her number to call. It made sense before phones were everywhere and you didn’t make it to see everyone, but send a text yourself. My name isn’t SMS.
Ugh, the idea of a family member giving out my number to acquaintances is hell. Stick to the hi’s.
Most people already have the number, the point I make in asking is to show them that I don’t need to be their messenger. You can call my mother/father/grandmother yourself. If they’re asking about my wife/kids, I’ll just say “Sure” and then forget because I’m apparently a goldfish. Most people who say “Tell them hi” are my parent’s and grandparent’s friends anyway. I don’t give out a true friend’s number, I agree that is not good.
i don’t think i’ve ever remembered to pass on a “hi” to anyone
Yeah, “Bob says hi, he was asking after you” is something I have said myself.
Say hi to your mom and them, we are having a potluck on sunday.
Gossip networking is a real communication protocol.
I do it when I’m asked, and sometimes even ask people to say hi/send a hug if I’m with someone and they’re talking to a mutual friend or family member on the phone.
Sometimes you just want to tell them “hey, you matter to me :)” even if we’re both busy or there is no need to catch up on what’s been going on in our lives (and a quick hi is enough).
I try
If I remember I say it, but I don’t make an effort to remember. If the person wanted to say hi that badly, they can call the recipient themselves.
