Do You Send Thank You Cards?

by SodaHead Living Posted 2012/10/13 16:51:40

Related Topics: thank you cards, Gifts, Kindness, Manners

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Some of us can remember being told by our parents to write thank you notes to any friends and relatives who bought us gifts for whatever occasion -- birthdays, Christmas, Hanukkah. For a young child that can be tedious work, but it's of course important that kids learn to express appreciation and not take things for granted.

However, as people grow older that habit often tapers off. Without our parents telling us to do it, it can be a lot harder to motivate yourself to do something like that. After all, it's not necessary, is it? No one expects a thank you card... Do they?

Well according to Jeffrey Froh, an assistant professor of psychology and the director of the Laboratory for Gratitude in Youth at Hofstra University, it might be worth your while. He explains, "Grateful kids tend to be much more satisfied with their lives. Their relationships are much stronger and more supportive."

Do you still send out thank you cards, or have you let that habit slip?

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Walt 2012/10/14 02:51:02

Yes

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I still send out old fashioned thank you cards by mail. Email isn't the same as getting a real card in the mail.
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sloane.carmenlasher 2012/10/25 04:53:07

Yes

When I used to get money from my grandma for birthdays or during the holidays; my mom would go buy a card and envelope (address it and put a stamp on it) and set it on the counter with a pen on top. She would make the same comment every time: Grandma misses you so much since you never call or write..I put a thank you card right there IF you want to fill it out....ummmmm.wouldnt you HAVE to?

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~Kutie~ 2012/10/25 02:03:06

No

I think personal thank you's mean much more :)

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Joe Guerero 2012/10/18 15:22:47

No

An e-mail should suffice.

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Avalin 2012/10/18 14:39:54

Yes

It depends on the situation.

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Jake 2012/10/16 18:30:57
deborah sletten 2012/10/16 09:43:13

Yes

Oh! Ya.

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ronnie..its_his_war 2012/10/16 06:22:12

No

Why would I when I could satisfy my cravings with a lolly instead of buying a stupid bit of cardboard that is only going to get burnt or thrown out after a few pointless days sitting on a window sill...

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Gavin Serr 2012/10/16 04:24:53

No

I feel so guilty right now!! :-P

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Dugard 2012/10/16 02:43:47

No

Thank you cards send me!

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Yo'Adrienne..AFCL 2012/10/15 23:24:11

Yes

ALWAYS.....It's how my mother raised me.

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Todd Parsons 2012/10/15 19:58:06

Yes

If someone goes out of their way to help me with something...or gives me a gift ..Yes

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whowasphone 2012/10/15 17:52:32

Yes

I either send a card or call and thank them personally.

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Tennyson James 2012/10/15 16:15:15

Yes

Always.

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PortaPocketGal 2012/10/15 15:19:37

Yes

always

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no no 2012/10/15 14:00:14

Yes

Only if it is a "deed" meets the old "bread-and-butter" letter definition.

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Faith ~American Patriot~ 2012/10/15 13:18:43

Yes

It's good manners to do so, plain and simple

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Kit 2012/10/15 13:10:46

Yes

I believe in showing my appreciation when someone does something for me or my family.

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Speaker of the Mind 2012/10/15 13:09:58

No

Rubbish

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fortycal_sig 2012/10/15 12:56:35

Yes

Occasionally.

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RoyalSea 2012/10/15 07:11:22

No

I haven't had anyone to thank yet.

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disclaimer 2012/10/15 05:11:42

Yes

Only for family members, though. My friends and I don't usually give each other presents, even for birthdays.

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GhettoHobo 2012/10/15 03:52:26

No

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No i have a life and i will just say it to the person xD

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penguins in the night 2012/10/15 03:50:23

Yes

But I only send 'em to family members I don't speak with often or for job interviews. Everyone else I just call and say thanks.

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cjd 2012/10/15 02:53:48

Yes

always take the time to send a hand written note of appreciation

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Ashley 2012/10/15 02:29:57

Yes

Sometimes..Only so far with graduation.

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Novayara 2012/10/15 01:44:05

No

More like Thank You text picture or video msgs and calls. Occasionally when I find the time I will send letters especially to my grandparents who appreciate written thank you notes more.

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L1 2012/10/15 00:49:20

Yes

Yes, I always have and still do....

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Jim 2012/10/15 00:04:37

No

I really should but..., I don't. Thank You cards are something you delegate to the wife or girlfriend to do.

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andrew 2012/10/14 23:37:07

Yes

I do send thankyou cards

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KalaPoo 2012/10/14 23:12:35

Yes

If the situation ever comes about I do. But I usually try to tell the person thank you in person. It can also depend on the situation. If its best friends I'll tell them in person because it can be more personal and it seems to mean more. If its for business I would say thank you in person and also send a card. It really just kinda depends to me.

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Michael 2012/10/14 22:32:38

No

But, making kids send them does not instill in them a sense of gratefulness, only good manners.

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Skar 2012/10/14 22:32:07

No

Never needed too. I would if I ever was in a situation that called for it.

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Corsair 2012/10/14 22:06:58

No

I do send text messages or personally thank the person if they invited me to a party.

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Sue MacDonald Kyak 2012/10/14 22:06:28

Yes

And real cards, not e-mails.

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rand 2012/10/14 21:37:38

No

...because I make it perfectly clear that I want for nothing and want nothing.

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Veritas 2012/10/14 21:06:08

Yes

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YES. The last three baby showers I went to, I took the time to look up the new mom's registry and go to the store after work using two extra subway fare's. Had to sit through three hours of games and awkward conversations with strangers.

Thank you card after spending at least $50.00+ per gift? Nope. One I probably did not get because I did not fill out the pro-offered envelope for my own thank you card. Seriously? I'm done.

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Sue Mac... to Veritas 2012/10/14 22:08:12

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Wow, very tacky of them. They should be embarrassed but probably aren't.

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cageaikenz 2012/10/14 19:24:34

No

What are cards ? :/

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David Johnson 2012/10/14 19:17:27

No

Well, i use to, until the thing called email showed up.

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rustyshackelford 2012/10/14 19:17:12