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choice of TN tan, GR green, or AU autumn |
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| Midwinter thank-you, $2.50 Box of 10, $20.00 |
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| Laptop thank-you, $2.50 Box of 10, $20.00 |
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| Country thank-you, $2.50 Box of 10, $20.00 |
| Thank-You Notes and Cards: Why, When, and How |
| The ritual of giving and receiving gifts is important in every culture. In some societies, there is a strict protocol for gift-giving. In the U.S., people tend to choose and give presents as expressions of their individual styles. Click HERE to learn about the "language of flowers." Symbolically, whether the gift is a baby stroller or a company's promo- tional T-shirt, it begins a cycle of giving and receiving. The cycle is completed when the recipient acknowledges and expresses gratitude for the gift, whether by presenting his or her own gift or by writing a thank- you card or letter. Or the cycle may continue, like a traveling wheel, in- to long friendship. |
| The gifts—their size, cost, frequency, and intimacy—convey important messages. Sending a thank-you note promptly, for example, indicates that the recipient values the gift (or kind gesture, hospitality, and so forth) and wants to show respect for the giver. You should express your appreciation in writing, as soon as possible, for...
There might be other times when you feel that a thank-you note is in order. Follow your instincts. On your note, be sure to acknowledge the gift, thank the giver, and mention why you value the gift (even if you don't really like it; for example, "Every time I look at it, I will think of you and your kindness"). In the U.S., the giving of gifts is evolving into a response to demands:
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| Fred thank-you, $2.50 Box of 10, $20.00 |
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| Spring thank-you, $2.50 Spring thank-you, Box of 10, $20.00 |
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not expected to give to others or to send thank- you notes The ages-old tradition of giving and receiving, and its significance, is, unfortunately, lost when the recipient feels entitled to a gift in general, and specific gifts in particular. |
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| Etymology thank-you, $3.00 Box of 10, $25.00 |
| (Item code) A Assorted pack of 10 — $20 |
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| New Wing Thank-you (below), $2.50 New Wing Thank-you, box of 10, $20.00 |
| © Luc Viatour GFDL/CC |
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| Thank-You Cards |
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| Nifty thank-you, $2.50 Nifty thank-you, Box of 10, $20.00 |
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| You Were Kind thank-you, $3.00 You Were Kind, Box of 10, $25.00 |
Victory of Samothrace,
also called the Nike of
Samothrace, a third-
century BCE marble
sculpture of the Greek
goddess Nike (Victory).
the most celebrated
sculptures in the world.
The small "joke" here is
that the original right
wing is missing. The
statue’s outstretched
right wing is a symmetrical
plaster version of the
original left one.
This is a gracious and
appropriate thank-you
card for decorative gifts:
artistic vases, framed
photographs, portraits,
landscapes, figurines, and
so forth.
also called the Nike of
Samothrace, a third-
century BCE marble
sculpture of the Greek
goddess Nike (Victory).
the most celebrated
sculptures in the world.
The small "joke" here is
that the original right
wing is missing. The
statue’s outstretched
right wing is a symmetrical
plaster version of the
original left one.
This is a gracious and
appropriate thank-you
card for decorative gifts:
artistic vases, framed
photographs, portraits,
landscapes, figurines, and
so forth.
TEXT: You are a breath of spring, fresh and delighting in simple things—clear country mornings and
evenings and friends; and while others are cynical, you make amends for them, constant and pure of heart,
doing your part, and much more... to be kind when the world is indifferent and cold; to protect and to
nurture the creatures of God; to be new every day while they, fragile of spirit, grow old; and if I've never
told you before, I shall do so this minute: The world is a lovelier place with you in it.
evenings and friends; and while others are cynical, you make amends for them, constant and pure of heart,
doing your part, and much more... to be kind when the world is indifferent and cold; to protect and to
nurture the creatures of God; to be new every day while they, fragile of spirit, grow old; and if I've never
told you before, I shall do so this minute: The world is a lovelier place with you in it.
2. Laptop 3. Country 4. Etymology 5. Fred Astaire 6. Spring 7. Nifty 8. Kindness 9. New wing 10. Ball of twine (not shown) |
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