2006-12-27 03:13:15 · 10 answers · asked by jrigaud 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
No, but if they weren't there to see you open the gift then a call to say 'thank you' would be nice.
2006-12-27 03:16:01 · answer #1 · answered by BAnne 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you still live at home and the gifts are from those who also live in the home, then no. But be certain to SAY thank you loudly and truly. If the gifts are from people who do not live in the home then you should ALWAYS send a thank you note, no matter who the gifts are from.
It is always best to err on the side of politeness, you can never send too many thank you notes!
2006-12-27 03:41:19 · answer #2 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother taught me to always send thank you cards to anyone who has given you a gift for anything....However, my in-laws seem to make fun of me when I send them thank you notes. So I've stopped giving my in-laws thank you cards. I would do it once and if they say something bad then don't do it again. But just in case they feel like my family does then you should send the cards as to not hurt any ones feelings.
2006-12-27 03:17:33 · answer #3 · answered by Lovely Lady 27 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i assume we ought to constantly provide a presents because of the fact we'd desire to, no longer because of the fact we'd like, assume or want thank you. She ought to particular thank you, of direction. impolite to no longer. You seem to have a good courting which comprise your neice. After some weeks, if she would not thank you, ask her how she cherished the _______ you gave her. that could desire to open up a minimum of a dialogue. you will then know if she cherished the present. now and lower back we at the instant are not taught suited etiquette via our mom and dad, and particularly sense shy approximately thanking human beings. in case you have constantly given her presents, she may well be harm in case you do no longer. Or At yet lower back, strengthen the subject interior the 0.33 occasion. tell her a short tale some chum you sent a present to and nebver heard from and you have been thinking if she cherished it. Or communicate straight away out, tell your neice you like her plenty, yet could like her to nicely known your presents in some way, a call, a word, a remark. or basically save doing what you have been, and assume she appreciates you and the presents you provide her.
2016-11-23 19:37:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom does that every year. I have told her that she doesn't need to do that. I would rather just have the hug and thank you after she opens the gift. I have also told her to save the postage and not worry about sending me a thank you. But I believe she feels that she needs to acknowledge the gifts we gave her.
To answer your question. I think it is up to you if you wish to send out thanks. Some people do and some people don't. I don't think there is a wrong or right on this one.
2006-12-27 03:34:29 · answer #5 · answered by Barb 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is not mandatory, but it is highly encouraged. Your family will always love receiving a thank you card! People love getting happy mail! I know people that save their thank you cards actually. They remember the persons thoughtfulness, and what they gave them that year. It is a simple little gesture, that gets big results, go for it! Life is too short to not thanks those you love even for little things! A phone call, or email works too, or a thank you ecard, but a handwritten note through the post, works even better!
2006-12-27 03:19:00 · answer #6 · answered by oceansnsunsets 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For routine events, like Christmas and birthday, a verbal thank-you in person for family is sufficient. A thank-you note sent via mail is necessary for anyone who wasn't there in person. But it never hurts to send them to everyone, whether thanked in person or not.
A good how-to-write guide is here:
http://www.themorningnews.org/archives/how_to/how_to_write_a_thankyou_note.php
2006-12-27 04:22:50 · answer #7 · answered by Amanda L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sending a thank you card is always a very thoughtful gesture, however within a family a personal thank you is also acceptable.
2006-12-27 03:29:32 · answer #8 · answered by smedrik 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends on you I suppose and how formal YOU are. I normally call, it seems way more personal.
2006-12-27 07:21:09 · answer #9 · answered by peacfulwar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its better if u do but its not a must
2006-12-27 03:23:07 · answer #10 · answered by coolsmiley 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋