I took my cousin on a cruise and spent over $1000 on her. She never thanked me at all, shuld I say something?

Say, I just want to make sure you had fun on the cruise.

Thank you for going with me. I had a nice time, I hope you enjoyed it too (or) your college grad gift from me....

And see what she says. You Opened the door wide open for a Thank You. If she Doesn't say Thank you.

Then Say, "your Welcome"..

Sounds to me she wasn't taught proper etiquette. Or was taught and isn't very thoughtful

Good Luck, faith

That was quite a lot of money to spend on her and she should acknowledge you for being so generous and gracious. For a college grad she seems to be lacking in the most fundamental form of manners and etiquette; sort of like dressing a monkey in Prada. If a thank you isn't soon forthcoming then by all means bring it up to her as it's already causing a strain and making you angry, which is quite understandable. The way you worded it is fine and to the point. Or you could put it as,"oh by the way...you were just wondering if you offended her in some way because she never mentioned if she appreciated the gift you gave her and you were concerned if it may not have been to her liking". You're more than justified to elaborate with some other jabs to show your displeasure with her negligence and for snubbing and treating you with disrespect.

At any rate, maybe you should know better to assume anything from people unless it actually materializes right in front of you, especially in regards to this lame brained cousin of yours. Bet you'll think twice about doing something for her ever again.

why do you want to be thanked in the first place?

she has to learn some manners, yes, but that it upsets you that she hasn't thanked you, and that you have actually been waiting for her thank you bothers me.

give without asking anything in return.

just be happy you were the one giving than receiving.

No..Don't keep your mouth shut! You gave her a present and she didn't even appreciate it..I do like your suggestion of the "I just want to make sure.....wasnt sure you appreciated it"

Hell yeah say something. You spent $1000 for them to have fun and they didn't even say thanks. I'd be beating their *** if they didn't say anything.