Instead of hand-addressing the recipients - is it rude to print out labels?
2006-12-12 05:03:25 · 14 answers · asked by Anna C 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
No, especially not if you've included a hand-written note in the card rather than just signing it. I think a lot of these correspondence etiquette rules are slightly ridiculous.
2006-12-12 05:06:38 · answer #1 · answered by lcraesharbor 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Heavens, no. In fact, printed labels may be preferable over hand-written envelopes. True, a handwritten envelope is more formal and personal. But some people have sloppy handwriting- and sloppy handwriting can lead to errors by postal workers who can't read the poor penmanship. Plus, the black-on-white contrast of a printed label is easier to see in the event of a colored envelope- for both people and sorting machines alike. Sorting machines especially have a problem with black on a red background, leading to lost mail and the intended recipients not getting their cards.
2006-12-12 05:38:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, I'll tell you that I wouldn't think anything negative of someone who did this. BUT, I will do a double-take whenever I get a card or invitation with compute printed address or labels. I notice it. And not in a good way. I mean, Like I said, I don't think anything negative. But I like to see the handwriting.
2006-12-12 05:41:30 · answer #3 · answered by mrssamikeyp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't say it is "rude," but I know I take note of how nice the person tried to write the address, and if the return address is handwritten, it just sort of says, "this person put a lot of thought into mailing me this card." I have used preprinted labels in the past, but for the last ten years I've been doing my cards my slowly, trying to write a little note in each one, and writing everything out in longhand. (Sometimes it's the only contact you have with a person for an entire year, so it's special.)
2006-12-12 05:29:48 · answer #4 · answered by cookie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is rude at all. I have a long last name, and long street address. When I write alot, my handwriting starts to get sloppy. I would rather print a cute label (festive font on Christmas labels) than send a card with sloppy handwriting on the envelope.
2006-12-12 05:25:20 · answer #5 · answered by Becky 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it is not. People are so busy during the holidays anyway, I think anyone who takes the time and effort of actually mailing greeting cards is doing something pretty special, so never mind how they are addressed!
2006-12-12 05:21:13 · answer #6 · answered by deerogre 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've done this before. I don't think it's rude it just seems more personal to get a card from someone who took the time to hand address it. I think either way is fine.
2006-12-12 05:08:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no,and yes,it all depends which recipients are been addressed
the cards,in a working environment greeting its acceptable,family
or close friends is kind of 'tacky',unless you have hundreds of
friends,if that's the case is admissible,or you can use an e-mail
greetings card service ,such American greetings,they are so
beautiful,and you can build an address listing ,so you don't have to worry ,each and every one will receive their greeting on time
in an elegant way,
2006-12-12 11:00:03 · answer #8 · answered by Byzantino 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone who would judge you for how you address the card isn't worth the price of the card to begin with.
2006-12-12 05:06:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No it's just a timesaver.
2006-12-12 09:12:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋