Thank You Cards
Thank You Cards questions and answers
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Q: What is the etiquette for thank you cards?
I'm trying to figure out when one should send thank you cards. I've never sent out thank you cards for annual events, such as Christmas or birthdays. Any other time I receive a gift or stay at someones house, etc I send them a thank you card. However, what about if you receive an extravagant gift for an annual event, should you send a thank you card? And what of people who help you with something like throwing a party, should you send them one or is thanking them in person enough? Any answers would be very helpful. Thank you.
A: If you open a gift in front of someone and tell them thank you to their face, a thank you is not required. That being said, I always send one anyway. Not enough people send thank you cards these days, and a thoughtful, sincere, hand-written note via snail mail (NOT email) is ALWAYS appreciated.
If someone helps you throw a party, a small gift is in order. A bottle of wine and a thank you card, or something like that.
Q: How do you make thank-you cards seem personal?
I'm writing out thank-you cards for people who came to my birthday party. I was wondering how I could make them seem more real and personal?
All the answers so far have helped!
A: First, you're actually writing them out, so they will already be personal.
Try to mention the item they gave & how you are so glad to have it, or how/when you will use it. If they gave a gift card, mention that name of the store, & that you love shopping there, or love (books, cds, shoes) whatever particular item the store has.
Q: Where can I get quality wedding thank you cards?
I am a photographer and one of my clients wants wedding thank you cards. The company I used to work with no longer offers these. Anyone know of any good places/websites geared toward photographers? I am in Toronto (Mississauga) Ontario if that helps. Thanks.
A: Ashley-
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Q: when should i start sending thank you cards for the gifts we recieved for christmas?
Im Asian and from where im from thank you cards r not really a big thing. But here in US they send thank u for every gift they recieve. So when should i start sending cards for the gifts my son recieved 4 xmas?
A: Your son should be the one who writes and sends them (unless he's to young to write). They should be sent as soon as they're ready. Typically my mom made me start writing Thank You cards the Monday after Christmas, and I'd have to get one finished every day until they were all done(not to sound ungrateful, this was when I was very young and writing anything was a chore). Hope this helps
Q: How much time do I have to send out thank you cards for my wedding?
I just got married on Feb. 14th and I haven't even started my thank you cards. Is it ok to just thank them for the gift and coming and not putting the name of the gift they gave. Cards were taken off gifts so some I don't know who brought what.
A: The rule is one year from your wedding date is appropriate. Ask around who got you what, ask your mom, family members so you can narrow down who got you what. If you still can't figure it out, then just thank them for coming and sharing in your big day.
Q: Send thank you cards after a bday party?
Im planning a 3 yr olds bday party and i noticed that all the party packages have thank you cards with them..Am i supposed to send out thank you cards after a child's party?
A: Yes and NO. I do for some events - communion, baptism, wedding etc. For Birthdays I include a note in the goody bag nothing too formal.
Good luck.
Q: What should I write on my baby shower thank you cards?
PLease anyone who is good at wording things, The thank you cards I am buying are blank and I need to type in a nice thank you saying to order them but am drawling a blank, can you help?
A: Thank you so much for the _________. It will definitely go to good use once ________gets here! Thank you also for being at the shower and supporting me in this pregancy. It means so much to me and the baby.
Then sign it....and thank you notes should be handwritten not typed!
Q: In need of a cute idea for thank you cards that has a winnie the pooh theme any ideas please help?
Does any one have a cute idea for thank you cards that has a winnie the pooh theme tigger actually please please?
A: If the cards have pictures of Tigger already on them, you can write inside them: What you did was nice it has me jumping for joy. Being tigger is always jumping around. If you need to put the picture of tigger in there, you can put a picture of him in there and then make his tail in a coil with a spring under it so it looks like he's jumping. You can even do different pictures of tigger in different areas of the card so it looks like he's bouncing all around the card.
OR
You can write, "what you did made me feel tigger-iffic!! You can then just put one picture of tigger in the card.
I'm not sure if you're looking for what to write inside the card, or what to do for the card.
I hope these ideas help!
Q: For Chrismas, Is it OK to send my nieces and nephews stationery that is thank you cards to teach them a lesson?
I am a little tired of sending presents and never even hearing a "thank you" out of their mouths or on paper. These children are 13 years old, and I think it´s time they learn. I know we´re family, but this is no excuse for rudeness. Maybe they have never been taught to send thank you cards, but I think if they received some, they might be apt to write them.
A: Better still just write them a card and write in it:
"I was going to put some money in here for you but I've already stuck the envelope down. Still, never mind, it will save you from not sending me a thank-you note AGAIN"
If that doesn't ring bells, give them up as a bad job ! ! !
Q: How many thank-you cards should I make?
My birthday is on the 3rd of June. As a hobby I make birthday, thank-you, wedding, anneversery, new born cards ect. I always send home made thank you cards to the people who send me gifts for my birthday, but I yet don't know how many people that is. I was thinking of mking them today as I have the day of work. So how many do you think I should do?
A: Start making the cards and just enjoy your day of creating .Since you have no set amount to make , just have a fun day ;)))))
Q: What are some things you can write on thank you cards?
I have to write some thank you cards for the wedding gifts that my husband and I got, and I am horrible at writing any type of card. I wouldn't have too much of a problem but I'm not sure who gave us what gifts. Someone took all the cards off of the gifts before we could write down who gave us what. I just need some simple ideas.
A: I appreciate the thoughtfulness of your gift. It means a lot that you would celebrate our wedding with us. I'll really put your gift to good use.
If you know what they gave you there's a pretty simple formula. Thank you for the item. Here's how I'll use it/enjoy it. For example.
Thank you for the plates. We'll really enjoy eating many family meals off them and will remember your generosity in giving them to us. We appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Q: Who do you send thank you cards to after a death?
I'm just now getting my thank you cards written to people who helped after my father passed away. Do I send them to people who sent a sympathy card? People who brought food?
I can't get the flower cards because my mom has them and she's sent them out, but should I go ahead and send a thank you to those people too?
A: The other people who responded to this question have covered most of the people who should receive a card. But, I think that there are a couple of more people. First, the pall bearers. Next a short note to the staff at the funeral home, next the organist. They make everything work smoothly, but rarely get any type of remembrance. If you like how your father was prepared, then mention that in the note. I would also suggest a short note to the cemetery, thanking them for their work, and the way they keep the graves and areas of the cemetery looking good. A short note like this can do wonders when it comes to keeping your dad's grave looking good.
Q: Is it necessary to send thank you cards?
I had a baby shower, and sent everyone thank you cards, then my mother in law had a "tea party" for my daughter when she was a month old to introduce her to the family. Most people brought gifts, and I of course thanked them, but I never sent thank you cards as I was just so busy with baby. Was my verbal thank you enough, or should I have sent each a card?
A: well i take it as this...the shower was meant to bring gifts make it easier right? well the tea party was just to see the baby if they brought a gift you said thank you that should be enough. its not like they were supposed to bring one.
Q: Is it acceptable to place a public ad in the paper to thank people rather than sending out individual cards?
Whether its to thank people for a birthday bash or for their condolences at a time of bereavement, I've seen a trend at public thank yous. Folks are now placing a message in the newspaper rather than mailing individual thank you cards. Is this proper etiquette?
A: ALWAYS send individual thank you cards. The other people went out of their way for you, and each should be privately thanked.
If you choose to also take a public ad in the paper, that's nice, too.
Q: Should I give thank you cards to the daycare families who gave gifts?
I'm a college student working at an after school "daycare." Over christmas several of the families gave me $10 gift cards, and one family gave a $25 target gift card! How do I respond to these generous gifts? Is a thank you card to the family appropriate? Or should I just thank the parents/child for their thoughtfulness?
A: Absolutely. One should make it a rule to send a written thank you note any time you get a gift of any sort. So send the card to the family and be sure you actually write at least a sentence of thanks inside, don't just sign it.