Etiquette

I hereby swear to become a more strict adherent to the rules of proper etiquette. As a rule, I am not so good with social graces, but now I have motivation. After a week of living in my house while hers was remodeled, a close friend failed to say thank you. Another friend stayed for a similar amount of time last fall. She left me a nice candle and a beautiful note. When I got home from work last night and found that this friend had failed to make any gesture, I was hurt. Not mortally wounded, but it isn't nice to feel taken for granted. What I really want to do is send a passive-aggressive email or make a comment...but no. I am not perfect about such things myself, so I cannot throw stones. I will swallow my pride on this one. This time.