Thank you notes?

[Wat_Tyler]

Yeah, I guess it would be strange if I sent one to a friend who gave me a DVD or something. I was thinking more about the older generation and their gifts -- and formal gifts as well -- for big deal occasions.

I remember Junior's momma sitting down and dutifully writing notes to everyone who gave us (her) a wedding gift. The marriage didn't last long, but the wedding was a big enough deal, ah reckon.

 

[Karen Kraft]

She was very good. I have a lot of her hand made framed pieces on my walls. Some 16 x 20, and misc sized pieces that she would sell for upwards of 1000 dollars.

Wow. Quite a talent.

 

[Karen Kraft]

my mom did that as well...something I loved about her..but one thing I never did myself... I regret it.




As for the Thank you notes..Lovely. I did for a while, then life got in the way. Which sucks.

This thread is making think sometimes you need to take the time to let people know you care..

That is so true.

I've mistakenly taken to wishing friends happy birthday by posting said thought on their FB wall -- along with their other 900 friends. I'm thinking I might go back to a mid-day telephone call instead.

 

[Sonny Limatina]

Usually something along the lines of D to C, unless I'm not sure sure what it is or if it's for me, in which case it's more like D to the F above it.

 

[Morcheeba]

I still send out hand written holiday cards too *Gasp*

That's the first thing I thought of when I scanned over KK's thread topic.

I still love to add comments. Just a signature or a stamped name (shudder) is offputting to me. I can visualize the person groaning while saying, "Ughh, I have to send off my holiday cards. I want this done as quickly as possible."

Well, sure, if you send them off to hundreds by all means get it done and make them seem as though TASK COMPLETED.

It's Christmas. Put some heart and love into it.

 

[thør]

A stamp isn't too old fashion, is it?

 

[RunningJib]

Of course it is

Perhaps I'm not the only person my age who sends out hand-written thank you notes when someone has invited me to a nice party or given me a gift, but I suspect I'm in a very small minority.

I have been more or less raised by my Dad, but my Mom has had her say as well. She made it very clear to me as I grew up that proper young ladies send hand-written thank you notes. She even bought me little cards and envelopes to facilitate the practice. As y'all know, she failed to create a "proper young lady," but the part about the thank you notes took.

My generation (under 30 years of age) doesn't seem to do this much. An email, a phone call, an Instant Message or GoogleChat or FB thanks seems just fine. There isn't much about which I can agree with my Mom, but thank you notes is one of those things.

It's the right thing to do, even today.

Right? Yes? No?

Especially in this day of Twitter, texting, etc. a hand written note makes a big impression

 

[Karen Kraft]

Especially in this day of Twitter, texting, etc. a hand written note makes a big impression

I agree 100%.

 

[sayachan]

i always write messages inside any card i happen to be sending, i cant stand how my sisters and friends (most everyone i know tbh) only sign their names...it makes it less personal to me

it only takes a few minutes so i see no issue and taking the time to make it personal

 

[Karen Kraft]

i always write messages inside any card i happen to be sending, i cant stand how my sisters and friends (most everyone i know tbh) only sign their names...it makes it less personal to me

it only takes a few minutes so i see no issue and taking the time to make it personal

How right you are.

Now, if they lightly place their names on the bottom so the cards can be re-used....

 

[MonaLittle]

Thank you notes will never go out of style.
I smile when I receive a thank you note, knowing that someone took the time out of their busy life to sit down and actually write me a note, rather than send an email.

I write notes and letters and cards to ppl all the time. My Mama taught me right

 

[Saint Peter]

Dear Mona,

Thank you for waking me up.

Your friend,
Pete

 

[MonaLittle]

Dear Mona,

Thank you for waking me up.

Your friend,
Pete

Very nice penmanship.
A+

 

[Saint Peter]

Very nice penmanship.
A+

Mama may have raised a houseful of fools, but we can all write and shit.

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

Thank you notes will never go out of style.
I smile when I receive a thank you note, knowing that someone took the time out of their busy life to sit down and actually write me a note, rather than send an email.

I write notes and letters and cards to ppl all the time. My Mama taught me right

You obviously buy few stamps and little gas. I figure it costs me $7.50 to drive to the post office.

 

[Karen Kraft]

You obviously buy few stamps and little gas. I figure it costs me $7.50 to drive to the post office.

Move closer.

 

[Image]

That's the first thing I thought of when I scanned over KK's thread topic.

I still love to add comments. Just a signature or a stamped name (shudder) is offputting to me. I can visualize the person groaning while saying, "Ughh, I have to send off my holiday cards. I want this done as quickly as possible."

Well, sure, if you send them off to hundreds by all means get it done and make them seem as though TASK COMPLETED.

It's Christmas. Put some heart and love into it.

I once worked with a very self-centered, egotistical veterinarian who was ADORED by many. (mostly women) At Xmas time the cards came by the 100's. I'd watch him open the card, quickly scan it and then immediately drop it into the garbage can. I told him I thought that was really rude even if they didn't know. He said he only cared about the gift baskets

I've streamlined Xmas so much that personally writing out (this year 36) cards is an easy event...

And just because I'm a little more sadistic at Xmas time I wait until the last minute to send them. This gives the recipient no time to scramble to send me one. Or they send a New Years card. Either way, I imagine them getting the card and saying Ahhh, fuck...

 

[Karen Kraft]

That's the first thing I thought of when I scanned over KK's thread topic.

I still love to add comments. Just a signature or a stamped name (shudder) is offputting to me. I can visualize the person groaning while saying, "Ughh, I have to send off my holiday cards. I want this done as quickly as possible."

Well, sure, if you send them off to hundreds by all means get it done and make them seem as though TASK COMPLETED.

It's Christmas. Put some heart and love into it.

... and speaking of heart, bless yours. And Merry Christmas to you and yours.

 

[Karen Kraft]

Mama may have raised a houseful of fools, but we can all write and shit.

Both come in handy.... sometimes at the same time...

 

[rosco rathbone]

A very charming, if dying, practice. Always makes me 1. think better of the person sending the note and 2. think that they are probably something of a priss.

 

[Dream59]

In some cases it is the only thing that is appropriate. I feel, like most things associated with regular mail, it is dying out. There are times when I send young family members a gift through the mail, usually a check, and the only way I know they have recieved it is when it shows on my statement. Though this is as much their parents fault as their own.

 

[Karen Kraft]

In some cases it is the only thing that is appropriate. I feel, like most things associated with regular mail, it is dying out. There are times when I send young family members a gift through the mail, usually a check, and the only way I know they have recieved it is when it shows on my statement. Though this is as much their parents fault as their own.

Sheesh! If my parents ever found out that I simply cashed a gift check and never sent a thank you... OMG. Life, as I know it, would change!

 

[trysail]

"Gratitude is the expression of the expectation of future favor."​

 

[Karen Kraft]

"Gratitude is the expression of the expectation of future favor."​

"... and in grateful appreciation of my sister, who was always there for me, I give my beloved piano, that she may play chopsticks and laugh."

 

[Dream59]

Sheesh! If my parents ever found out that I simply cashed a gift check and never sent a thank you... OMG. Life, as I know it, would change!

I agree and to be honest we should have been corrected. The parents of today do not seem to be as concerned with social graces as in times past. Though it happens, it is rare for a kid to say yes sir/maam, no sir/maam in todays world.