Every two weeks this year, I will be letting you in on some of the most important tips on etiquette that I have learnt along the way - David Morgan-Hewitt's Modern Manners. I do hope you enjoy them.
Thank You Letters
Well it is certainly the time to think about sending out those thank you letters – if you have not already done so. What are the rules of etiquette that apply in such situations?
Do hand write your thank you letters whenever you can. It is so much more personal to receive a handwritten note. These days so much comes via email and texts or computer generated letters which just makes your handwritten note all the more special.
Timing is important as with most things. Certainly you should write within 7-10 days of receiving the gift. I knew someone who was a little late with theirs one year and she ended up having to forfeit a summer holiday in Barbados as a punishment. So you have been warned.
The golden rule is never underestimate the joy a thank you card brings the recipient. It actually reminds us of the manners of days gone by.
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