2006-12-12 15:03:12 · 16 answers · asked by jenniferfriant 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
If you print the labels, it looks like you are sending cards "in bulk" and that you didn't care to personalize them. The recipient does not feel special - they are just another name on your Christmas card list. When you hand-address them, it looks like you specifically remembered each person, and took the time to send a personalized card... it will also look like you probably have a shorter list of names, so the person feels even more special to be included.
For some more insight on the subject, read this recent column from Miss Manners :
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/05/AR2006120501169.html
2006-12-12 15:35:48 · answer #1 · answered by Heidi 7 · 1⤊ 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.
2016-05-23 16:48:46 · answer #2 · answered by Greta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think hand-addressed is nicer. But I'd rather get printed than no card at all.
2006-12-12 17:04:15 · answer #3 · answered by drshorty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would consider it not bad form if it were just the address, it would be a bad thing to use the labels to sign it
2006-12-12 16:04:25 · answer #4 · answered by klovestie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people love to use the preprinted labels that are cute because they are quicker to use. However, I still prefer the hand written addressed envelopes.
2006-12-13 01:40:46 · answer #5 · answered by GrnApl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. I personally think it's bad form to have your "signature" printed inside.
2006-12-12 23:09:36 · answer #6 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very bad form. Personal correspondence should be written.
2006-12-12 23:22:12 · answer #7 · answered by Firespider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At one time it was considered poor taste. Now there are labels made for Christmas; they have designs on the borders. I think it is OK.
2006-12-12 15:23:55 · answer #8 · answered by candace b 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes!
Printed labels smack of insincerity.
2006-12-12 16:15:47 · answer #9 · answered by logical_centrist 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think if you put some time into it, used a cute font, maybe added a small graphic, it would be perfectly fine.
2006-12-12 15:10:28 · answer #10 · answered by yowhatdoyouwant 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋