Sending Thank You Cards for Gifts

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When is it customary to send a thank you note after receiving a gift?

Sending Thank You Cards for Gifts

After receiving a gift, do you always wonder if you should send a thank you card or not? While sending a thank you is always a nice gesture, it is not always customary. Here is a guide to help determine when thank you cards are most appropriate and when a simple thank you will do:

  • Gifts for special occasions that will only happen once in a lifetime, like weddings, wedding showers and baby showers, should always be followed up with a thank you note.
  • Gifts for annual occasions, like birthdays and holidays, do not require a thank you note, but you should always try to thank the person verbally, whether in person or on the phone.
  • If you receive a gift in the mail for any occasion, you should send a thank you note to the giver. Since they took the time to send something to brighten your day, you should return the favor.
  • For sympathy gifts, a thank you card is nice, but not a necessity. Under the circumstance, people will usually not be offended if you are too occupied to write a note.
  • Occasions where gifts are not a requirement, like a get well gift or a just because gift, should be acknowledged with a thank you card. Since the giver was being extra thoughtful, they deserve a nice note saying how much you appreciated the gesture.

   

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