I have recently received a large sum of money from a relative. I have no idea how to adequately thank them! Any suggestions?
2007-02-01 06:18:14 · 10 answers · asked by Gee 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
They live out of town.
2007-02-01 06:39:18 · update #1
Yes, my grandparents & mom have helped me financially on so many occasions. They always said they wanted nothing in return because they can't take their money with them. I always gave them a Thank You card with a personnal message. Now that my grandparents are gone I try & buy older people groceries or pay their dinner bill without them knowing just out of respect to my grandparents who still remain my hereos
2007-02-01 06:24:32 · answer #1 · answered by gitsliveon24 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Send your relative a hand written thank you note expressing the difference this money will make in your life. If your relative suggested a particular use for all or part of the money, make sure he knows you are using it in the spirit in which it was given.
2007-02-01 14:48:36 · answer #2 · answered by mrsdrucie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some things never go out of style.
In this case a very nice handwritten 'Thank you' card.
I would be sure to express how much it means to you that your relative thought you deserved such a sizeable gift and that you will do your best to put it to good purpose. (In otherwords don't tell them that you are going to go and buy a stereo and DVDs or Jewelry...that sort of thing.
In this day of failing courtesy many people are touched at this old fashioned ritual that has all but dissappeared.
2007-02-01 14:27:39 · answer #3 · answered by Pixie Dust 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest having them over to your place for dinner, something home made. The one thing you can often give to folks which they appreciate the most, is just spending personal time with them, and verbally letting them know how much you appreciate their graciousness. The home made meal makes it even better, as you've then put some effort into thanking them, and who does not appreciate a good home cooked meal?
2007-02-01 14:27:29 · answer #4 · answered by bmwdriver11 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A hand written note or card in which you simply use the best, most sincere words you can come up with. There is no one "right" answer. This is truly a case where it's the thought that counts the most.
2007-02-01 14:22:44 · answer #5 · answered by danl747 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In person, face to face and privately. Don't dwell on it but be genuine and gracious and then let it go. They don't want a big fuss over it or they would have held a dinner and presented you with a huge check for all to see.
2007-02-01 14:27:34 · answer #6 · answered by gigglings 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a thank you note
hand written immediately
a follow up note a month or so later
stating your great appreciation
take the opportunity to do the same for someone else too!
2007-02-01 14:24:06 · answer #7 · answered by Godis! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to talk and thank that relative in person. It the the best way to say thank to them. If not possible to do that, pickup the phone and thank them.
A thank-you card means nothing to them.
2007-02-01 14:29:38 · answer #8 · answered by Henry 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Thank them personally and also make sure you spend time with them. When they are gone, they are gone for good. That is the most important thing.
2007-02-01 14:26:23 · answer #9 · answered by the_emrod 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thank you, I really appreciate this.
2007-02-01 14:21:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋