I recently had my baby shower and am in the process of trying to write out thank you notes to the people who came and brought me presents. I am a very personal person and am usually good at doing this kind of stuff but I am kind of drawing a blank. I don't find it necessary to thank them specifically for each and every gift. Does anyone have any good creative ideas on what I could write in the thank you notes? Serious answers only please.
2007-11-23 09:57:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I know it is upposed to be personal but the reason why I didn't want to be specific is because some people gave me several things. My grandmother gave me 30 different gifts. How am I supposed to fit all of that into a thank you note?
2007-11-23 10:29:15 · update #1
supposed* (mispelled above)
2007-11-23 10:29:56 · update #2
keep is short, sweet and simple.
2007-11-23 10:35:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Q: My grandmother gave me 30 different gifts. How am I supposed to fit all of that into a thank you note?
A: "Dear Grandma, I can't thank you enough for all the gifts. Can you imagine how cute the baby will look in that little yellow sweater? I hope you enjoyed the shower. It was wonderful to have you there. Love, Xena."
A thank-you note is very short. The example I just gave is actually about a sentence longer than most of them. But you do have to mention something specific. Even if the gift is money: "Dear MarLynn, Thank you so much for the money you gave the baby. It's going in her piggy bank for now-- maybe she'll lend it to me when she's older! Thank you loads. Love, Xena."
2007-11-23 14:13:41 · answer #2 · answered by bonitakale 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The very reason to write thank yous is to thank the person specifically for their gift so it must be noted. A generic thank you doesn't come across as being very personal. When someone has taken their time and money to try to give you something special, it's important to reference it. Otherwise, you could just send a blank card with Thank You on the front and no one wants to receive a card like that. Reference how you will be using the gift or how cute your baby will look in the outfit. Taking the extra time shows you felt their gift was very thoughtful and useful.
2007-11-23 10:10:18 · answer #3 · answered by dawnb 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Thank you notes can be very easy, even in situations like receiving several gifts from the same person.
First, thank the person for the item. Then give an indication of how it might be used. Express thanks a different way. Signed with "Thank you again,"
Example: Dear Kelly, Thank you for the lovely package of receiving blankets. I just know they will be the perfect thing for keeping Baby warm in the house. I really appreciate you coming to my shower. Thank you again, Love, Lilly
In the case of your grandmother's generosity, you might say:
Dear Grandma, Thank you so very much for all the wonderful gifts you gave me for our new baby. I really appreciate how you went out of your way to think of us. Our baby will be truly lucky to have a wonderful Great-Grandma like you. Thank you again for everything, Love, Lilly.
Lastly, the trick with thank you notes is to just write them. They can be basically the same. People will not compare their notes with each other. It's best if you can handwrite them, rather than use a computer or email.
2007-11-23 15:39:53 · answer #4 · answered by oldernwiser 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long simply by fact the actual message is handwritten and private (as adverse to an impersonal mass produced pre-revealed message), then that's no longer simple to circulate incorrect with thank you notes and letters. the only subject I see is there is no longer lots room for the message and a desirable thank you observe might desire to be some sentences longer than "expensive Liv & Di, thank you for the vase. Love, Virg & Mary." i think of Martha is slightly off-base here and it may be lots greater suitable is you used this simply by fact the image on casual notecards rather of on postcards. (Informals are those enjoying cards with a image on the front yet sparkling interior.)
2016-09-30 01:29:15 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They took the time to BUY each and every gift so you should take the time to to THANK them for each and every gift. Dear Grandmother, Thank you for the------,--------,-------,--------,-------,-------, until you have listed all thirty items. We will be using each and every one of these items often. Thank you for your kindness and thoughtfulness.Thank You also for attending the shower....Don't forget they want to know that you got ever thing, your thank you card is a confirmation of that..
2007-11-24 13:03:50 · answer #6 · answered by mj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were in your shoes, I just have simple cut cards folded in two, or felt paper, or any stationary, and paste any stem flower or any natural thing you see aoround.or simply write a simple note but very sincere or just write it as if it was a bookmark...or will serve as a bookmark...or you might pur some sequins, glitters, or dry roses, or leaves, or nay tidbits design used for scrap book...and the design mostly is simple but beautiful..any of those will do and I ma sure since you are creative..your mind will work fast...........take care young Mom!
2007-11-23 10:36:40 · answer #7 · answered by E@rthGoddess 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your special gift, the ___________, meant so much. Everytime we use it/wear it/play with it.... we will think of your thoughtfulness at this happy time in our life. Again, thank you for your kindness.
2007-11-23 10:21:35 · answer #8 · answered by Lois M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
how about "thankyou for your kind gift it is much appreciated " ................
2007-11-23 10:06:57 · answer #9 · answered by ♥BEX♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋