Emily post etiquette thank you notes
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How to Write the Perfect Thank-You Note
In The Emily Post Institute's latest book, Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette: 6th Edition, Emily's great-great-granddaughters Anna and Lizzie Post tackle modern-day wedding questions that the original etiquette expert never could've dreamed about, from how to use (wisely) use technology, the rules for same-sex weddings, and much more. Here, the fourth generation of Posts tackle the biggest thank-you note questions.
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There are two fundamentals of expressing gratitude. First, every gift — whether a tangible item, money, a social event in your honor, or a gift of time or talent — should be acknowledged in writing. And second, your acknowledgment should be prompt.
Personal, handwritten thank-yous remain the gold standard of courtesy in this age of texting, email, and instant messaging. Written notes demonstrate that the writer cares enough about the giver to compose an individual message and put the
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Emily Post Etiquette
Thank-you notes are a year-round opportunity, however with the end of the year gift-giving holidays many of us find ourselves thinking about thank-notes this time of year. Some of us are excited to break out brand-new stationery and kort, giddy to use the perfect pen with the perfect paper to convey our gratitude. And then many of us are thinking about thank-you notes and how we should get to them…after this next episode of Emily In Paris. And then there are some of us who aren’t even thinking about thank-you notes. No matter the category you find yourself in, thank-you notes are a wonderful way to express your gratitude, let someone know that their gift actually did arrive, and build relationships. So if you’re in the thinking about it, or not even thinking about it groups, let this be your encouragement to break out the paper, pens, and stamps and cross into the “do” category.
Having a stash of stationery on hand makes it so much easier to write thank
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Complete Guide to Writing Thank You Notes
Thank you notes are an appropriate way to express gratitude to a friend, loved one, or colleague for any sort of gift or act of kindness. They're also a great way to connect with friends and loved ones or strengthen your relationship with a friend or partner.
When to Send a Thank You Note
It’s never wrong to send a thank you note, and people always appreciate getting “thanks” for their efforts. And if you're thinking about whether or not you should write a thank you note, you probably should. Anyone would appreciate receiving a thank you note, and some people may be expecting one.
All gifts should be acknowledged with a note, unless the present was opened in front of the giver—then you have the chance to thank them in person.
- After you've received a gift, whether from a wedding, shower, or birthday
- After you've attended a party or event which someone else spent a great deal of time organizing
- After receiving handwritten cards, w