I graduated at the begining of June, but was taking summer classes and never found time to send out thank you notes for many of the cards and gifts I recieved. Is it to late to send them out now or would it be better late than never? I'm afraid that after this long it would seem insincere (I recieved many of the cards in May). Is there a way to explain why I sent them so late, or would it just seem like a cheesy excuse?
2007-08-17 17:33:45 · 10 answers · asked by Lauren 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Always better late than never with thank you notes.
It might be nice to include a brief note about what you've been up to since graduating, but don't make it sound like an excuse ("this is late because") but make it more conversational. For example:
Dear Aunt Mary,
Thank you so much for the thoughtful gift. I will think of you everytime I use it. Since graduating I've been keeping busy with some summer classes and work. I'm looking forward to taking some time off to relax. I hope all is well with you. Take care.
Love, Lauren
Hope this helps. :-D
2007-08-17 19:36:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's better to send late thank-you notes than not send them at all. Send away! To be offended by a thank-you note seems a little petty; I'm pretty sure the generous people who sent you gifts and cards won't be.
(P.S. I don't think you need to send a thank-you card for cards, although people would probably enjoy hearing from you.)
2007-08-17 19:21:32 · answer #2 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just simply send out thank you note and say "Sorry for the late response. I want to thank you for.. " without having any excuse. May be you would want to say something about what's been going on after graduation (you taking summer classes) and ask what's been going on with them as well, just like a normal letter/conversation. I'm sure they'll understand your gratefulness.
2007-08-17 17:55:06 · answer #3 · answered by Hana Y 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sending a note is still sending a message. Instead of "Thank you," it says, "I don't care about you or your gift, and I don't care if you never get me anything again." Always better late than never.
I wouldn't draw attention to the lateness though. Just write the note, but maybe mention how the gift has benefited you this summer.
2007-08-17 18:14:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Belated Thank You Note Sample
2016-11-07 23:50:27 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Etiquette says within 6 months is appropriate to send a thank-you card (even up to a year for wedding thank you cards). I'd go ahead and send something.
If you feel uncomfortable sending something so late, maybe you can send a thank you card with a letter about how you're doing since graduation inserted. That way, it will let people know what you're up to, in addition to sending them a thanks.
~Kyanna
2007-08-17 17:47:44 · answer #6 · answered by Kyanna S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe the same as Kyanna S. The norm is six months for a thank you and a year for a wedding. Even if it goes longer than that time, still send something. It will relieve that awkwardness you feel.
2007-08-17 18:24:05 · answer #7 · answered by Gregory G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're doing fine- I had a wedding one year in July and I didn't send thank you notes until that Christmas. People love getting notes- no matter what. Just combine them into a "hello" and "thank you" all in one.
2007-08-17 17:42:44 · answer #8 · answered by Amimai K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Better late than never, send the notes ASAP!
Doc
2007-08-17 17:47:37 · answer #9 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send them out right now. You really should have taken a little time and got them out in May, or at least by June. Surely you had a few minutes here and there, to take care of this.
2007-08-17 17:57:18 · answer #10 · answered by kiwi 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋