Thoughts on Thank You's

Thank-you notes are one of those things in life that you rarely think about but they are pretty meaningful in many cases. It is just one of those unwritten rules that after certain events or occasions writing a thank-you note is expected. Examples would include birthdays, anniversaries, wedding showers, baby showers, weddings, and holidays. There are many other occasions that a thank-you note should be written for as well.

I am sure that writing thank-you notes is commonly overlooked whether it is for a long period of time or forever. It is extremely easy to get swept away in the planning and anticipation of an event and then enjoying it when the time actually comes. Then when everything is getting wrapped up you sort of let it slip your mind. Whether this be a wedding, birthday, or baby there are many more things on your mind, before and after the occasion, than thinking about writing thank-you notes to your family and friends.

It is a hassle it really is. I am not going to try and tell you that writing thank-you notes is a blast. I have grown up with the expectation that, if for example you receive a gift, you write that person a quick note to thank them for the present and/or coming to your party or whatever. It is a pain to gather addresses and to address envelopes and such but if that person made some sort of effort for you, this is the least you can do. It is always sort of a downer having to write thank-you notes because most likely your highly anticipated event is over with. By writing a nice thank-you note you can try and keep the memories alive with your friends and family.

Most of the time if you are the receiver of the thank-you note you don't think a second about the fact that you should have a thank-you note coming your way, most likely that just doesn't happen. But when it comes you are grateful that that person took the time to thank you. I have experienced a few instances in which the thank-you notes were completely overlooked. My cousin didn't take the time to send anything out after her wedding shower or wedding! I think that is just rude especially because we made two road trips to attend these events.

It is the thought that counts people, better late than never. That is the name of the thank-you game!