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consentida · 05-03-2005, 08:53 PM

Okay. So, one of my teachers gave me a birthday card and she signed it "Fondly, Mrs. Whoever" I would never sign a card with "Fondly" and I've never gotten anything signed like that. I mean, I know what the word means but it just sounded kind of off to me. It struck me funny. 'Sincerely' would have been fine but 'Fondly'?

So, if it were you that had gotten a card or something signed that way, what would you make of it?

Penny Lane · 05-03-2005, 09:11 PM

To me it sounds like she likes you! I wouldn't read anything sinister in it. But yes I agree with you that most people would have signed it "sincerely" To sign it "fondly" is unusual but I would take it as a compliment unless you suspect anything else?

Georgia's on my Mind · 05-03-2005, 09:22 PM

its not inadequete.

consentida · 05-03-2005, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Penny Lane

To me it sounds like she likes you! I wouldn't read anything sinister in it. But yes I agree with you that most people would have signed it "sincerely" To sign it "fondly" is unusual but I would take it as a compliment unless you suspect anything else?

I just thought it was an odd word to use. "Fondly" is a weird word to begin with. And it can sometimes sound...cold. Maybe I just took it the wrong way. I just thought it was weird because I had never gotten anything like that before.

Sterling Holobyte · 05-03-2005, 09:36 PM

I guess it just means that she thinks of you fondly. But you're right, it isn't typical to say that.

Kay Scarpetta · 05-04-2005, 09:33 AM

'Fondly' is a weird word. I hate that word

MsOrange · 05-04-2005, 10:36 AM

'Fondly'...sounds dirty

TripperFan · 05-04-2005, 11:51 AM

"Fondly" definition (I looked it up in my Funk & Wagnalls)!!!

adv. 1) In a fond manner; tenderly.
2) Dotingly.
3) Credulously

It isn't used in today's english as much as it used to be, but when used on a card and in this particular context, it's actually meant to be a nicer, warmer and friendlier way of saying "sincerely".

Hey - its better than saying "you suck"!!

robyrob · 05-04-2005, 12:28 PM

[QUOTE=Georgia's on my Mind]its not inadequete.[/QUOTE]

it isn't inappropriate either - however if Mrs Whoever had used the word "Fondlingly" THAT would be a different story altogether.

dlemond · 05-04-2005, 12:34 PM

[QUOTE=robyrob]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Georgia's on my Mind

its not inadequete.[/QUOTE]

it isn't inappropriate either - however if Mrs Whoever had used the word "Fondlingly" THAT would be a different story altogether.

Or "Fondlingly Yours,"

Janice · 05-04-2005, 12:39 PM

I think it's a nice way to sign a card. It means she's fond of you. It's an alternative to the business sounding 'Sincerely' and inappropriate 'Love'.

TripperFan · 05-04-2005, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I think it's a nice way to sign a card. It means she's fond of you. It's an alternative to the business sounding 'Sincerely' and inappropriate 'Love'.

That's how I took it too. To me, sincerely is placed more at the end of letters - and especially business letters. Love obviously is inappropriate. I think it was very appropriate actually.

robyrob · 05-04-2005, 02:34 PM

[QUOTE=dlemond]Or "Fondlingly Yours,"[/QUOTE]

man, I kinda like that, I should sign all my business correspondence with,

"Fondling Yours,"

05-03-2005, 08:53 PM	#1
consentida oh, you pretty things Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 21, 2002 Location: New York Posts: 3,841	Another one of my weird questions... Okay. So, one of my teachers gave me a birthday card and she signed it "Fondly, Mrs. Whoever" I would never sign a card with "Fondly" and I've never gotten anything signed like that. I mean, I know what the word means but it just sounded kind of off to me. It struck me funny. 'Sincerely' would have been fine but 'Fondly'? So, if it were you that had gotten a card or something signed that way, what would you make of it?

05-03-2005, 09:11 PM	#2
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05-03-2005, 09:36 PM	#5
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05-04-2005, 09:33 AM	#6
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05-04-2005, 11:51 AM	#8
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	"Fondly" definition (I looked it up in my Funk & Wagnalls)!!! adv. 1) In a fond manner; tenderly. 2) Dotingly. 3) Credulously It isn't used in today's english as much as it used to be, but when used on a card and in this particular context, it's actually meant to be a nicer, warmer and friendlier way of saying "sincerely". Hey - its better than saying "you suck"!!
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05-03-2005, 09:22 PM	#3
Georgia's on my Mind Senior Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Aug 19, 2001 Posts: 25,054	its not inadequete.

05-04-2005, 10:36 AM	#7
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05-04-2005, 12:28 PM	#9
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,200	[QUOTE=Georgia's on my Mind]its not inadequete.[/QUOTE] it isn't inappropriate either - however if Mrs Whoever had used the word "Fondlingly" THAT would be a different story altogether.
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05-04-2005, 12:39 PM	#11
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I think it's a nice way to sign a card. It means she's fond of you. It's an alternative to the business sounding 'Sincerely' and inappropriate 'Love'.

05-04-2005, 02:34 PM	#13
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,200	[QUOTE=dlemond]Or "Fondlingly Yours,"[/QUOTE] man, I kinda like that, I should sign all my business correspondence with, "Fondling Yours,"