Thank You Note Etiquette Tips
Is it important to mail handwritten thank you notes for holiday presents?
I think so. Some don’t, but if you do, here’s a few tips you will find useful to keep you in touch with your own etiquette preferences.
Company Etiquette: If you were a house guest this past holiday season, I’m confident you will make time to send a thoughtful thank you note to your gracious host. Clean sheets, good food and warm hospitality were gifts given to you by very thoughtful people.
Social Etiquette: A holiday party hosted by your employer, a client or service provider also calls for thank you notes. Send one to the President, organizer and anyone else who gave you red-carpet treatment.
Mailed Packages: The etiquette for when you receive presents in the mail is simple: Call, email or text a message to senders. Not everyone uses text messaging- F.Y.I. Of course, remember to send handwritten thank you notes once the mailed gifts have been open. A phone call goes a long way too.
I realize phone calls and writing notes may not be an option for some of you. Do what you can, but remember that it’s extremely important to thank anyone who gives you a gift.
Do you write thank you notes? Do you need inspiration to start writing today? Let’s talk about it! If you leave a message in the comment section below, that would be terrific.
Happy New Year!
Your Favorite Etiquette Lady,
Tiffany
I learned about the importance of Thank you notes when i got to the US 8 years ago. And after writing them now for gift of time as well as goods it definately make you appreciate the gifts a little more. I certainly like receiving them when i have put in effort. At times a phone call is just as rewarding ie at Christmas.
Hi Sara, Thank you for commenting, and sharing. I agree with you. I especially like your suggestion to make a phone call at Christmas.
I recently left my job and received presents from the company which I sent a thank you email out to everyone for, but I also received individual cards and presents I just wanted to know if I should send thank you notes for the individual presents, and should I send thank you note for the company presents? Need help!!
Dear Sen,
You’ve been showered with gifts! That must make you feel appreciated.
Yes, you will want to write thank you cards to each person you received a gift from. You can hand write your notes on personalized stationary made just for you or purchase a box from a stationary store or a local retail store.
Spend 20 minutes each day writing your notes until they are all finished.
Thank you for contacting me for assistance. I’m always happy to help.
Kindest regards,
Tiffany