31 Days of Hospitality: Day 20-Thank You Notes...
Image Crane Thank You Notes . When you are on the receiving end of hospitality, whether as a guest for the weekend or just for dinner, a thank you note is a must. I am a stickler on this one. A hostess gift does not take the place of a note. A phone call is nice but it is not a thank you note. An email is also not a thank you note. Either is a (gasp) text. In my opinion, a gesture of hospitality requires a thank you note. Hand written. On stationery. Nothing else will do. What you write your note on is personal. Monogrammed or personalized stationery is always appropriate. A thank you card from Hallmark is fine as long as you add a personal note of thanks along with the pre-written message. The idea of the thank you note is to extend gratitude to your host/hostess for taking the time to invite you into his or her home. It should be heartfelt and sincere. Image Crane As a parent, one ...