We have to send a gift to a friend. At the bottom of the gift card, we wrote down "From the Smith family". I know that this is correct. But what about "From the Smiths", is that correct too?
2006-10-16 08:57:33 · 5 answers · asked by chingching 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
They both work, and depending on how friendly you are, you could say: "From Jenny and Bob Smith, and the kids" or something similar. Any formality or closeness depends on your relationship!
That is unless you aren't Jenny and Bob.....
2006-10-16 09:16:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is more than one Smith, then the "The Smiths" (no apostrophe) is correct.
Here's an incorrect. A guy in the neighborhood has a sign outside. It says: The Smith's Family.
-MM
2006-10-16 11:53:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can also write it: From the Smiths, Bob, Alice, John, and Cynthia.
Of course, I'd use the correct names - which are customarily written in the order of age, after dad and then mom, that is.
2006-10-16 11:25:03 · answer #3 · answered by ericscribener 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, either will do.
2006-10-16 09:09:30 · answer #4 · answered by quatt47 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-10-16 11:17:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋