I recently got married, and moved houses... Everything was in an uproar. I kept up with almost all of the thank you notes, except for the few gifts I rec'd after we moved. There was one friend that I couldn't remember if I sent a thank you card to or not... So, I asked him if he sent a gift, and did I send a thank you note. Well, you can imagine how awful I felt after he said he didn't give a gift, but "one is on the way." UGH! I was embarrsed, and felt like an idiot. Now, it's been a while, and my house is still in shambles from a renovation, and I can't find any thank you notes... Would it look bad to send one at this late date?
2007-10-02 07:10:17 · 15 answers · asked by lester 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Oh what a faux pas! I can't imagine how embarrassing that must have been! By all means, send a card, and in the future make absolutely sure you never forget who has given you a gift...if he had gotten you one he would have been offended that his consideration wasn't appreciated. Write down gifts as you get them, or even email the list to yourself so you can't lose it.
2007-10-02 10:30:46 · answer #1 · answered by missbeans 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not clear on whether or not he ever sent you a gift? If he did, then yes. Send a thank you, no matter how late. If he didn't, don't bother!
At my wedding, I had about 6 gifts that were unclaimed. Lost cards, or whatever. I ended up sending a mass email to the people that didn't give any gifts and asked them if they claimed any of these gifts. They did. I'm not sure if that was rude or not, but i thought it would be MORE rude to not send a thank you!
2007-10-02 10:09:16 · answer #2 · answered by Katie G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would hurt to send a card and it's always nice to send one, but I think people pay to much attention to these things. If I send a gift and do not receive a card, it's not a big deal to me...
2007-10-02 07:16:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always send the thank you cards! Send it as soon as you can. Better late than never!
2007-10-02 07:22:23 · answer #4 · answered by Chocoholic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be bad not to. Get them out no matter how late. Go get some more note cards and get busy.
2007-10-02 07:18:05 · answer #5 · answered by Olivia 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I would send a 'Thank You' card, or just a little letter. Tell him that you are still living in chaos (we've just moved, too, so I can understand completely how chaotic things must be), but you wanted to let him know his gift was appreciated.
xx
2007-10-02 07:15:53 · answer #6 · answered by Happihawkeye 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its pretty easy to send a thank you card so I would do it. I mean its better to get one later than never right?
2007-10-02 07:48:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have up to a year to send your thank you cards for a wedding gift. i got married Oct 7, 2006 and just mailed out our thank you cards a week and a half ago.
2007-10-02 07:13:34 · answer #8 · answered by Brian S 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No send them either way you can explain or not, people enjoy the gesture of thanks...it opens up doors.
2007-10-02 07:18:11 · answer #9 · answered by caminolargo76 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Send him a "get well soon card", just to confuse him. Its the thought that counts right?
2007-10-02 07:15:40 · answer #10 · answered by EngSupCo 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋