Correspondence Etiquette

Finding the right sympathy gift can be a challenge. You want to show someone you care about them but you also want to avoid offending them. In this article I'll show you how to find the right...

When someone does something nice for you or gives you a much-appreciated gift, should you bother with writing them a thank-you note? Definitely. In this technological age of e-mails and text...

Writing a thank you card is a gracious way to accept and express appreciation of a gift. People usually write these to their friends and family--the people they know best in life. In spite of that...

Writing a thank you note is more than just an expression of gratitude; it is a sign of good manners and makes the recipient feel acknowledged. Thank you notes should be written after receiving...

The tone and content of a thank-you note has much to do with the writer, but some of the basics apply to every note. Thank-you notes are meant to express your gratitude and to recognize the effort...

Many folks celebrate life events, such as a birth, graduation, or marriage by giving a gift. As the recipient, you are expected to thank the person. Of course, you express your thanks when you...

Writing thank you notes is so easy, and so despised. Nobody actually likes to write thank you notes, but for the person who receives one from you, it means quite a lot. Thank you notes have gone...

We all have a time or event in our life when we will need to send a note of thanks, Whether it be for a birthday gift or a special favor from a friend, a prompt, simple "thank-you" means...

Sending a thank you note is always appropriate; people like to feel noticed and appreciated. There are many reasons to send thank you notes including when you receive a gift, when someone has done...

With money dwindling everywhere in the country, from retail and factories to state governments, a gift of money is certainly a valued gift. If you receive money as a gift, be sure to write a thank...

If you recently have been given money as gift for your wedding, graduation or birthday, it is considerate to send the person that gave you the money a thank you card.

No matter the situation, no matter the gift, a present given to you of someone's time, assistance, support or a tangible gift calls for a thank you note. Though the accepted practice varies some...

Handwritten thank you notes may sound like an outdated practice to some, but who doesn't like receiving some actual mail now and then instead of just the standard monthly bills? Brightening up...

The art of the thank you note seems to be long gone. With email, Facebook, and Twitter Tweets, it seems that most of us have forgotten the charm and grace of a complete sentence. I’m beginning...

Thank you cards may seem to be old fashioned, but to me an expression of gratitude for someone's thoughtfulness should never go out of style. Here are some tips for sending creative and thoughtful...

"Write a thank you note." I can still hear my grandmother's voice gently reminding me to do this classy and polite task after receiving a gift. And it's easy when you've got a gift...

Everyone had written a thank you card before. For some people, writing a thank you card is easy and doesn't take a lot of thought. For others, the wrong words and the right words and the meanings...

When you receive a gift, especially if the gift giver was not present when you opened it, it is appropriate to send a Thank You note. It is also appropriate if you stayed over at someone's home. ...

Even though you said "thank you" over the phone or in person, it's still proper etiquette to jot down a few words of thanks. Whether someone took you to lunch, bought you a gift, or did...

Note writing has always been a special way for people to communicate, and has become even more special in an age of telephones, voice mail and quick e-mails. Taking the time to write and send...

Expressing gratitude is always the polite thing for you to do, but sometimes expressing it can be tricky. Different circumstances call for different "Thank You's"

A thank-you letter is a great way to show gratitude to friends and family members who helped make your birthday special. They can be used to communicate your appreciation for a gift or simply...