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As a dinner guest |
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you have several options depending on the situation. If your hosts are close friends or family members then a verbal thank-you is fine. In this day and age it is very rare to find someone who sends a note after a dinner party, even though it is a nice gesture. (I personally think a note of thanks is a wonderful, thoughtful thing to do and know it will thrill your hosts!)
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Another way to show thanks |
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is to bring a small gift to your dinner hosts – a bottle of wine, basket of fruit, homemade bread or chocolate, to name a few – is always a good idea. Since more people are entertaining in their homes a small token of your appreciation is so important.
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Unexpected acts of kindness |
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can inspire creative responses. Food is always a wonderful way to say thank-you to someone. While in a friends company if you over hear them say they like a certain CD or book, it is a great way to say thank-you, as is taking them out to dinner, to the movies or to a spa.
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Receiving a gift |
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requires a speedy response. It is usually best to write a thank-you note immediately while you are still basking in the delight. If you have to wait a week to mail out your thank-you, it is acceptable. A month is boarding on rude because you leave the giver wondering if you ever received their gift. It is never too late to write a thank-you even if you’ve waited a long time. If you receive a monetary gift, mention how you will use it. People are touched when they know they helped make you happy.
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The bottom line: |
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Saying those two magic words – promptly and sincerely – is what matters most!
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