2006-12-05 00:55:23 · 19 answers · asked by mmanns2003 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Not at all. On the contrary, it is best to hand deliver these invitations if you can. It surely adds a personal touch and shows how much you care. In this day of electronic mail and junk messages I'm sure this will add warmth and surely will be much appreciated.
2006-12-05 01:02:57 · answer #1 · answered by arunromi 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As arunromi has stated that it is incumbant in some civilisatioins to personally deliver the invitation cards along with sweets(sometie a cocoanut or at least a beternut) and the recipient is expected to respond with sweets(mostly a pinch of sugar).Sending the cards by post is taken an an affront.There is something to be said in favour of this practice.The invitation is not a formal one but is about an important event in your life and it behoves to personally ask for the presence of the invitee on the occasion to extend his/her blessings.The cards could be handed over by any close relatives as well. However, on account of the time and labour spent on these expeditions it is increasingly being accepted by post,especially if the invitee is not in town.
The Thankgiving cards are more or less a formality and are normally sent and accepted by post. Among the Jains in India there is a practice of asking for forgiveness of everybody once a year for the wrongs one might have committed in their mutual relations. These are also increasingly being sent and accepted by post. since the practice has become more or less formal one like thanksgiving.
2006-12-05 09:20:32 · answer #2 · answered by Prabhakar G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In many cultures it is bad manners NOT to hand deliver cards. In India, China, etc wedding cards are hand delivered to each guest with sweets and/or candy. The only time cards are mailed are for the guests that live very far or abroad.
In the Western cultures, however, proper etiquette is to maiol the cards. Even to people you see everyday.
Hope this helps.
2006-12-05 09:01:41 · answer #3 · answered by sassy n 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wedding invitations in India are hand delivered within the city and even outside. Otherwise feuds may result. They don't bother with thank you cards.
2006-12-05 10:00:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say maybe not necessarily hand-deilvered, but to leave it on their desk when they're not around. That way you don't have to spring for all the postage (yea, when you're planning a wedding it adds up), and they still get the element of surprise. Or if you have individual incoming mail boxes leave it there. Some people that are extra-formal about stuff would say to mail it.
2006-12-05 10:00:12 · answer #5 · answered by GLSigma3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not think it is rude to hand someone a thank you card or invitation. What IS rude is not giving a thank you card or acknowledging a gift at all.
2006-12-05 09:12:07 · answer #6 · answered by deerogre 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hand deliver might be okay...but sometimes coming home after a trying day and receiving a thank you card in the mail is nice too...
2006-12-05 09:00:06 · answer #7 · answered by sayasyoulike 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is rude. Give it to the person, leave it on their desk or slide it under their door. Anyway, it would be nice to see the persons expression if they happened to open it in front of you.
2006-12-05 09:00:21 · answer #8 · answered by Think.for.your.self 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's polite and courteous to hand out the mentioned, even if you see them daily. I'll go ahead and do it.
2006-12-05 08:57:41 · answer #9 · answered by TK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not only is it not rude, it is the most practical thing to do. Isn't it silly to mail it if you see them everyday?
2006-12-05 10:40:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋