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 Can I send an e-mail thank-you to relatives from out of town who sent me a gift?Cindy's answer: If you have to ask this question then the answer is probably no. If someone took the time to mail you a gift, it would show thoughtfulness to send a written note or card. But on the other hand the email is an acceptable form of communication and it could be a good instant way to thank somebody for a gift. Of course, if you are in doubt that this person includes email as part of their daily life then it would make the email less appropriate. It certainly would be fine with me to receive an email thank-you for a gift I had mailed. Sally's answer: Written cards are alway best. But I feel we're living in the e-world so if you feel that you have time constraints then send a quick thank you via email and remember to send a written one later. In the long run-the handwritten word will win them over. Michele's answer: A hand written card or note is always the best bet. I'm one of those people who never gets to it. I do however call as soon as I recieve a gift in the mail. I also try to call and thank someone who has had me to dinner or as an overnight guest. Try to get the return address right off the package and have cards and stamps on hand. If you make this a habit now, both you and the people you thank will appreciate it. Whatever you do, always acknowledge a gift or kindness as soon as possible. Joanna's answer: I am so bad at "Thank you" notes and I love it when I get them. It is always nice. A follow up phone call the next day is nice. I agree that email is fine ... better than nothing, but a card is the best ... I wish I sent more cards. |
What is appropiate to give as a gift for a death of a friend or relative? Cindy's answer: Yes it is. A mass card is traditional for Catholics and can be bought at the rectory of the church for a donation. Sometimes the family suggests a charity or asks for money directly if there is hardship. A donation is always welcome to an orphanage, etc You can have a tree planted in a person.s name too. A beautiful gift would be to make a keepsake honoring the person's life that you create yourself or organize from a group of those closest to the person who has passed with phots and memories. A simple card with a heartfelt note is always worthwhile and welcomed.Sally's answer: Cindy once gave our family a charitable gift ( a cow for an family in need )donated in my grandmother's name. It was a really touching idea and something Sadie A would have appreciated. There are a few organization, heifer.org and worldvision.org that do this type of thing. It is also appropriate to send flowers or a fruit basket to the home.For More information, visit heifer.org |
What should I say in a thank-you note? Cindy's answer: It is important to mention the gift in the note and the person's name who gave the gift. Thank the person for their choice of gift and their thoughtfulness in thinking of you. This does not need to be too long. Be creative with your adjectives.Sally's answer: If you are sending a thank you for a gift, make sure to say what the item was and how much you're enjoying it or how useful it's been for you. If you are thanking the person for a visit that you just had than make sure to include a personal experience that you had on the visit and that it was a pleasure to meet them.Michele's answer: Depending on what you are thanking the person for, a gift, a meal, a favor, a kindness mention whatever it is you appreciated, and say how much you enjoyed it, benefitted from it, whatever. You might want to add how you are using the gift, or enjoying it, or feeling better because of it, but 3 or 4 sentences are sufficient. |
Would it be OK to give an equine vet a iron sculpture (that Bruce makes out of horse-shoes)as a thank you.... Token of appreciation? Sally's answer: That's a wonderful gift. I'm sure he would appreciate anything that is homemade pertaining to a veterinary practice. The only down side would be the size, will they have a spot for it? You might want to take a picture of it and put in a card first with the thank you. If that doesn't work, a gift certificate to a nice dinner spot close to where they live would be nice. And really, a nice hand written heartfelt thank-you is good as well. This is his job and he loves what he does.Joanna's answer: Yes, especially if this is a close friend and they have admired your artistry or your partners.... Especially when they go above and beyond... |
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