Is it rude to thank someone for a Christmas present through a text message?

Question

Is it rude to send a text message thanking someone for a present, rather than making a phone call?

Answer 1

I think that the recipient of the thanks should be grateful that the person thanked at all. You shouldn't give a gift for the thanks, so you shouldn't be expecting anything. A text message is a plus.

In general, I have a problem with etiquette rules that tell people it's rude to do something kind.

Answer 2

I would say it is better than nothing at all, but pretty much borderline if not outright rude. Text is the most effortless way of conveying a message, therefore it also conveys the amount of effort you thought was worthwhile putting into the task of thanking that person for the present. Maybe the next time that person will think it to reasonable to send you an e-card as well, instead of going out and spending money. LOL.

If you have no other way of contacting that person, make that clear on the SMS and say you are looking forward to getting together soon so you can thank him/her personally. IMHO

Answer 3

If you received this present in the mail, the only acceptable thank you is a hand written note telling them how much you like the gift, and how much you will enjoy using it.

If it was handed to you in person, I would assume you have already thanked them. So to follow up with a phone call would be nice.

Too many people these days forget that the person who gave them the gift took the time and energy to go out and buy or make the gift. Show some good manners by thanking them in the proper way!

Answer 4

I think so.
In this day and age, everyone has gotten so lazy, when it comes to calling someone instead of visiting, texting instead of calling on the cell phone, e-mailing instead of writing a letter and putting a stamp on it, and using the cell phone and annoying the people around you, instead of calling from home.
Try sending a good old fashioned thank you card. You know the ones you can buy at a stationery store?

Answer 5

No one should really care how you say thank you. But a text message, an e-mail is a little better. The best would be a card or thank you note. But I commend you for at least saying thank you. I would appreciate the thought above all. Not how you did it.

Answer 6

I don't think it is rude but those stupid etiquette peoples would. Times have changed and it is OK to fire someone by email, and thank by IM. Technology is here today and IM (or text message) is the mail of the 21st century so it is the same as sending a hand written card through the snail mail. Tell those that say it is rude to just get over themselves.

Answer 7

For a Christmas present a text message is fine....a phone call would be even better.

Answer 8

rude could no longer be the awareness for it: Brutal. even however, it somewhat is sensible and should not be neglected, as "all's elementary in love and conflict". the final thank you to do it somewhat is to declare something like "you have been one in each and every of those good pal to me, and that i desire we are able to stay good acquaintances" and then have truthfully no communication with the different individual. it somewhat is the place ladies frequently screw up. for women, except you like the guy back, do no longer touch him, permit him shop attempting to touch you. For adult adult males, if a woman does not call back after 2 or 3 tries at contacting her, then write her off, and locate somebody else.

Answer 9

I don't think it is. But I guess it would depend on the relationship you have with the giver. If you have a casual relationship then yeah, but if it's someone you wouldn't normally text, then mabe a call or a card would suit better.

Answer 10

Not really. Actually it all depends on the person that you are sending thanks to. Some people may think of it for being insincere and inpolite, while other who know you very well may feel glad to know. There is a portion of us who don't even bother to express it.