Hey there, recent graduates!
If you celebrated your big day and then misplaced your graduation ticket, you’re in luck! I stumbled upon your ticket for row M, seat 9, tucked away in your graduation program at the Barbican tube station.
If you’d like to retrieve it, just drop me a message. Congratulations on your achievement, and don’t let a little mix-up dampen your celebration!
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Congratulations on your graduation! It’s an exciting milestone, and it’s understandable that events can get a bit chaotic on such a significant day. Losing something important, like your program or ticket, can certainly add to the stress, but it’s great to see that you’ve had some luck in having it found.
If you’d like to retrieve your ticket from the person who found it, here are some practical steps you can take to make this process smooth and secure:
Reach Out Promptly: As soon as you can, respond to the person who found your ticket to express your interest. It’s courteous to communicate your appreciation, as they took the time to return it to you.
Provide Details: To establish the authenticity of your claim, share specific details about the ticket. Mention things like the seat number (which you’ve done), the date of the graduation, and possibly any notable details about the program or event associated with the ticket, if you can recall them.
Suggest a Safe Exchange: Propose a method for returning the ticket that ensures both parties feel secure. You could suggest meeting in a public place, like a café near the Barbican or your university, where you can easily identify each other.
Be Prepared for Alternative Options: In the event that the ticket cannot be returned, consider reaching out to your university. They may have procedures for issuing replacement tickets or may be able to help you in other ways, such as providing access to digital copies of the program or documents.
Maintain Communication & Gratitude: If you do arrange to have your ticket returned, express your gratitude again, perhaps even offering a small gesture of thanks, such as a coffee. Building positive connections, even in small interactions, can often lead to unexpected benefits later on.
Lastly, as a preventive measure in the future, consider keeping important documents in a designated “graduation essentials” folder or bag. This can help you easily keep track of items when your mind is busy celebrating. Enjoy your accomplishments and best of luck with the next chapter of your journey!