I recieved a gift last week that was not appropriate for me. The woman who sent it to me was concerned that it might not work, so she asked me to send it back, which I did. She has now picked out a much better gift, but I will not recieve it until New Year's. I was planning on sending a thank you card combined with a regular Christmas card, but would that be appropriate since I don't have the gift? Should I wait until I actually have the gift to send the card?
2006-12-19 14:49:16 · 11 answers · asked by Sati 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
You should definitely wait until you receive the gift. It wouldn't make sense to thank her for something you don't even have yet.
Send the Thank You right away though, and when you thank her for the new gift, be sure to thank her for being kind enough to exchange the inappropriate gift for something more desireable. You can also tell her you hope she had a very Merry Christmas and wish her happiness and success in the coming New Year.
Happy Holidays!
2006-12-19 14:56:28 · answer #1 · answered by QueenChristine 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be best to send the Thank You card when you actually have the gift so you can know what exactly you are thanking her for. In the Christmas card you can thank her for understanding about you returning the gift she previously sent.
2006-12-19 14:59:19 · answer #2 · answered by rileysmile 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's gone to a lot of trouble about this, it seems. You should send a thank you card now, and include a thank you for being so patient and understanding. A lot of people give gifts without worrying whether they're appropriate or not (like my mom) so when someone does, it should be recognized.
2006-12-19 14:53:21 · answer #3 · answered by 2Bs 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wait until you actually receive the gift and within a week send her a Thank you note w/ a few personal words about the gift.
2006-12-19 15:24:58 · answer #4 · answered by GrnApl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would send the Christmas card, and thank her for all of the trouble she has gone to for you, and that your looking forward to recieving the gift. And when you get the gift send another thank you note.
2006-12-19 14:59:33 · answer #5 · answered by mischa 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Send the card when you recieve your new gift. Be sure and thank her for the extra attention that she gave to you this season to ensure that you would enjoy your present. That will be enough.
2006-12-19 15:34:52 · answer #6 · answered by hopflower 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go ahead and send out your christmas card. But I myself think you should wait until you actually get the item.
2006-12-19 14:54:07 · answer #7 · answered by mocnvw22106@verizon.net 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is not appropriate to thank someone for a gift you have not received yet, do it after you actually receive it.
2006-12-19 15:03:10 · answer #8 · answered by Goldenrain 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it isn't in any respect too early to instill sturdy manners. i imagine you may deliver the thanks playing cards, and one way or the different contain your son contained in the approach. enable him recognize what you're doing, and why. Ask him for a own fact about each and every present, and tell him it is what you'll write contained in the be conscious. Then have him signal each and every be conscious, in even with way he can.
2016-11-27 21:33:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
give a christmas card on christmas and send the thank you card 2 days after you recive the gift (IDK just do it)
2006-12-19 14:58:30 · answer #10 · answered by Lawrence O 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋