When someone does not have a card on hand, he or she would write a thank-you note on a piece of paper, give it to you in person or put it into your pigeon hole.

当手边没有现成卡片的时候， 他或她将会写下一个感谢的便条， 把它单独交给你或塞进你的收件箱（邮箱）。

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But it is obvious she is willing to pay someone else to provide those things she personally does not have time, nor the inclination to provide.

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