Do’s and Don’ts of Thank You Notes
*Do personalize your notes and make reference to the person as well as the gift.
*Do remember that a gift should be acknowledged with the same courtesy and generous spirit in which it was given.
*Do be enthusiastic, but don’t gush. Avoid saying a gift is the most beautiful thing you have ever seen unless you really mean it.
*Don’t send form letters or cards with printed messages and just your signature; don’t use email or post a generic thank you in lieu of a personal note.
– I try not to send the same card to the same person more then once. This of course does not pretane to personalized stationary or Plain Cards.
*Do promptly acknowledge the receipt of shipped gifts by sending a note right away or calling and following up with a written note in a day or two.
*Don’t mention that you plan to return a gift or that you are dissatisfied in any way.
*Do refer to the way you will use a gift of money. Mentioning the amount is optional.
*Don’t include photos if it will delay sending the note.
*Don’t use being late as an excuse not to write.
– My rule of Thumb is to always send the note within the same week. Even if you are still sending notes months after the Occasion keep writing! It’s always better late then never.
Thanks You Do’s and Don’t By Emily Post
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