Is it required to send a thank you note to someone when they are present ( no pun intended) when the gift is opened and a thank you is expressed at that time. Also thanked when the person leaves.
2007-06-08 04:24:56 · 13 answers · asked by Teri T 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Yes - you should still send a thank you note. Let the person know how much you enjoy the gift & how thoughtful it was for them to remember you.
2007-06-08 04:28:28 · answer #1 · answered by halloweenbride97 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Send a card.
Just my opinion. Here is the "right" answer:
Thank you notes are not required in the following situations, but would still be a nice gesture:
After being a guest at a dinner party.
After a job interview (not required, but definitely a smart idea).
For birthday gifts that were received and opened in person, and you already thanked the giver personally.
When a friend has helped you out with a special favor such as babysitting, a meal when you were sick, running errands for you when you are incapable.
To the sales representative who has entertained you personally as part of a business relationship.
2007-06-08 11:27:35 · answer #2 · answered by claudiacake 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is always nice to send a little note....unless you see the person every day at work, or some similar situation....in which case it would be silly ...... but if you only see the person once in a while, it is nice to let them know how much you appreciate the gift...people like to be thanked
xxx
2007-06-08 11:35:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It is absolutely a good idea to write a thank-you note to a person who hands a gift over to you in person. For example, I am in the process of writing thank-you notes to those who brought presents to my daughter's birthday party. I will not only write cards to people who were not present at the party but also to those people who were present at the party.
2007-06-08 11:28:36 · answer #4 · answered by Smarty Pants 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should send thank you cards to everyone who gave you a gift, in person or not.
Even though thank you notes are becoming less common for things other than organized events such as a wedding or shower I believe that it is still appreciated by the person who gave you the gift.
You don't HAVE to do anything, it is just a nice gesture on your part to do so.
2007-06-08 16:41:08 · answer #5 · answered by Ms.Eyre 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it depends on the level of giving. Was it a cold six pack of beer? A Thanks at the moment is fine. Or was it a new car to send you off to college in style? Yeah, then it might be a good idea to follow up with a letter.
2007-06-08 11:28:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the relationship, of course, but if it's more than a trivial gift (e.g., a gag gift), a note would certainly be the right thing to do.
2007-06-08 11:28:16 · answer #7 · answered by PumpkinEater 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is a formal gift.........as in your wedding,or shower.........then, yes I would send thank-you notes. If it's a birthday gift or other informal occasion, then no I don't think it's necessary.
2007-06-08 11:30:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not needed if you already made it in person.
If it was a wedding present, may be you can send a personal or visit card offering your new house , letting them now that way that you thx their attention.
But is not needed either. Is only kindness.
2007-06-08 11:30:24 · answer #9 · answered by حلاَمبرا hallambra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I think you're SUPOSED to. I think it's stupid though. I think people get a little overboard sometimes with what we SHOULD do. I just express my gratitude at that time and anyway, nobody really notices when you have any haven't sent a thank you. Do you?
2007-06-08 11:28:41 · answer #10 · answered by Kari 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋