2007-07-08 14:33:37 · 15 answers · asked by BELINDA B 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
No. An email thank you (or a verbal thank you) is not acceptable if someone has gone out of their way to purchase a gift for you. A written note sent via the mail is not only the proper way to thank someone for their kindness and generosity, but it shows class, respect and caring for the gift giver.
The rule my mother always told me was this:
If you have time to wear the aritcal of clothing someone has given you, time to cash a check/spend money someone has sent you, play with a toy someone has given you, etc., then you have time to properly thank that person. If you do not have the time to thank the person or feel that it is too much work to do so, then you should return the gift. Period.
2007-07-08 15:09:20 · answer #1 · answered by Julia D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The short answer is no. If you are thanking people for gifts, definitely not. If you are thanking a co-worker for dinner at her home, think about how much more meaningful a written note will be. Which would YOU prefer? Wasn't the dinner or gift worth a few extra minutes and a stamp? Harsh, I know. But manners and other small kindnesses are often forgotten and that is sad. You may be the only written thank you the giver receives. However, an email is better than no thank you at all.
2007-07-08 21:42:44 · answer #2 · answered by SailorsWife 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. A written note means more. It shows that you have taken to write the note and send it to them in the mail. It acknowledges that you appreciate the gift or whatever and the time they took to pick it out for you. (an example, since I don't know why the note is being written, sorry. : )
2007-07-09 16:44:37 · answer #3 · answered by scubadiverMS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I do not think it is acceptable. If a person went out of their way to help you or buy you a gift etc. than the least you could do is send them a paper thank you note.
2007-07-08 21:57:58 · answer #4 · answered by pj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's for a gift, a written note is preferable. If it was for a gesture or small act of kindness, I would say email is fine.
2007-07-08 21:37:57 · answer #5 · answered by Dulos 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends, if you received a specific, thoughtful present then you owe a written thank you, if you rec'd a check, send an Email card of thanks..Wedding and/or shower gifts always
require a written thank you.
2007-07-08 22:22:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
A Thank You note/card should always be sent through regular mail.
It shows you actually cared enough to sit down and write the note and have it mailed off rather than how much simpler it is to just send an e-mail.
2007-07-08 22:42:20 · answer #7 · answered by (no subject) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I written thank you note is always better. If someone goes out of thier way to get you a gift, or to do something nice for you, please, send a written note or card. Its just nicer and very well recieved.
2007-07-08 21:41:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on who the thank you note is going to. Some people are old fashioned and expect a handwritten, mailed note.
2007-07-08 21:45:50 · answer #9 · answered by hulidoshi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hm, i would love a written note thank you much more! it seems like a more personal way of saying thank you.
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2007-07-09 12:08:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋