Top 10 Don'ts
Etiquette and Thank You Notes

Know your etiquette and thank you notes DON'Ts.

You already know these... right?

Just in case, browse this list to make sure you're not committing one of these thank you note etiquette errors.

Top 10 DON'Ts:

1. Don't include fewer than three sentences in any note.

2. Don't use pre-printed or fill-in-the-blank thank you cards. That's scarcely better than not sending a note at all.

3. Don't talk about yourself. This is about the gift, not your life.

4. If it's your bridal or baby shower, don't ask your guests to address their own thank you note envelopes. Tacky.

5. When writing a farewell note to your company, don't write anything negative, even as a joke.

6. Don't wait a year to mail thank you notes for wedding gifts.

7. When thanking someone for money, don't name the amount. Say "Thank you for the generous gift. (Exception: Situations such as charitable donations where the exact amount is needed for business purposes.)

8. Don't print out thank you notes on your computer. Handwrite them whenever possible. (Exception: Email is sometimes acceptable such as after job interviews.)

9. Don't NOT send a note because you assume it has been too long. It's never to late to say thank you.

10. Don't be generic with your job interview thank you notes. Use this chance to make an impression wisely by adding a bit of (professional) personality.

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