subject: What You Need To Know Before You Send Holiday Thank You Cards [print this page] Our lives and culture as a whole has become more and more dependent on electronic forms of communication so it's not surprising that most people will use email to thank others for gifts and acts of kindness. Why take the time to compose handwritten thank you cards when you can send an email, make a quick phone call or (the worse choice ever) send a text message?
When it comes to the holidays, there are certain rules of etiquette that you should follow because if you have received a very special gift and the giver of the gift put time and thought that gift, an insincere, electronic (or even absent) thank you message may hurt feelings. Here are some basic suggestions about how and when to send holiday thank you cardsBelow are some suggestions on how you can use holiday thank you cards this Christmas season.
By sending a handwritten thank you note, you're telling those who gave you a gift how much you appreciate the gift as well as your relationship with him or her. When people spend the time buying, wrapping and sending you a gift, it only makes sense to spend the ten minutes it takes to write and send a thank you card. Please don't make the mistake of thinking that a voicemail message takes the place of a personal, handwritten thank you not. If you are concerned about the environment and avoid using paper products at all costs, then you can purchase recycled thank you cards or make your own out of things you can find around your house. Be creative!
If you decide to send holiday thankl you cards, make sure you mention the person or persons when addressing the cards. Make sure you spell the giver's name correctly, and if it was a gift from a married couple, be sure to use both of their names (don't assume it's just from one of the two). Make specific reference to the gift and how you plan to use it. Something like this would be perfect: "Thank you so much for the ski gloves. They will be perfect for my upcoming trip to Aspen, Colorado."
Some people think that you should only send a holiday thank you note if you receive a gift in person but that is up for debate. A handwritten note is always appreciated whether you receive the gift in the mail or in person.
When writing a thank you note for a gift of money you have received, don't mention the amount that was given. Instead, you can say something like, "Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Your gift will certainly help us put together the baby's nursery." Something like "Thanks for the fifty bucks" sounds tacky and juvenile.
Keep these tips in mind when you send both Christmas cards and holiday thank you cards and you gesture of appreciation will be greatly admired.
