{"id":11206,"date":"2019-03-26T09:00:59","date_gmt":"2019-03-26T13:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/?p=11206"},"modified":"2021-07-01T20:45:46","modified_gmt":"2021-07-02T00:45:46","slug":"when-should-you-send-thank-you-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/when-should-you-send-thank-you-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"29 Times When to Send Thank You Notes: Etiquette and Time Frame"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsure of when to send thank you notes? Sending a personal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/thank-you\/general\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thank you card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not reserved only for weddings and baby showers. We all know these special milestones typically call for formal thank you etiquette, but what about other times? Should you write a thank you note when someone gives you a random gift? What about after a check is handed to you at graduation? Better yet, should you write a thank you note when your neighbor steps in at the last minute when you\u2019re stuck at work to walk your dog? All great questions and honestly, we can answer them with one simple word: yes. Yes, you should send a thank you note. It\u2019ll rarely be a poor choice, however you don\u2019t always *need* to.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how do you tell the difference? Below, we\u2019ve listed out all the times when to send thank you notes is not really optional vs. when to send thank you notes is more of a nice gesture. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/partial-view-of-woman-holding-kraft-envelope-with-thank-you-card-on-picture-id949103930.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/partial-view-of-woman-holding-kraft-envelope-with-thank-you-card-on-picture-id949103930.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/partial-view-of-woman-holding-kraft-envelope-with-thank-you-card-on-picture-id949103930-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/partial-view-of-woman-holding-kraft-envelope-with-thank-you-card-on-picture-id949103930-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Before we dive into exactly when to send thank you notes, let us address the general timing etiquette of writing and sending any thank you notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/THEREWILLBECAKE166.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/THEREWILLBECAKE166.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/THEREWILLBECAKE166-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/THEREWILLBECAKE166-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-cta vertical\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/projects\/create\/THEREWILLBECAKE166\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Send this card!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When to send thank you notes: timing.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The short answer: As soon as possible.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as the event\/favor\/service, holiday or gift exchange took place. It\u2019s best to send your thank you notes right away. The longer you wait, the less of an effect the thank you cards will have on your recipient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The long answer: Late is better than never (almost).<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While sending thank you notes right away is absolutely the best way to go, don\u2019t completely give up on them if you pushed the task off for days or even weeks. Wedding thank you cards, for example, have a bit of a wider net of acceptable time frame than birthday thank you cards \u2014 which should really be taken care of within a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of how long you\u2019ve put off writing your thank you cards \u2014 late is still better than never. Of course if you waited an entire year to send your bridal shower thank yous perhaps you can let those go (they will feel odd and out of place at that point).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>And as always, if you\u2019re feeling low on time \u2014 you can send your thank you notes within minutes using <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/thank-you\"><strong>Postable<\/strong><\/a><strong>. We\u2019ll print, address and mail them all out for you.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block-blurb\">\n    <p>Send really nice thank you cards in minutes. Postable will print, address, and mail them for you.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"button-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/thank-you\/general\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow noopener\" noopener=\"\">See the cards!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When to send thank you notes: 29 life events and scenarios<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of times in life when writing thank you notes is a must. However, that doesn\u2019t mean that you shouldn\u2019t send thank you notes under more uncommon circumstances. In fact, the more surprising your thank you note is, the more meaning it will carry. When people expect you to send a thank you note and you don\u2019t send one, it hurts. However, when they don\u2019t expect a thank you and they do get one, it means a lot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanking someone is one of the simplest ways we can all show a little more kindness to one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>So, to start let\u2019s cover scenarios when sending thank you notes is a must:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned above, the appropriate timing to get these thank you notes sent out is asap. However, if you\u2019re running behind it\u2019s typically better late than never.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block-blurb\">\n    <p>Send really nice thank you cards in minutes. Postable will print, address, and mail them for you.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"button-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/thank-you\/general\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow noopener\" noopener=\"\">See the cards!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Job interview follow up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-949182974.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-949182974.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-949182974-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiring managers are often bombarded with hundreds of emails. So, after you\u2019ve killed it at your job interview you could take a couple of minutes to write a thank you email that will sit amongst all the others OR you could do something to stand out. The hiring manager will be much more likely to notice a personal thank you note and appreciate the effort. Writing a hold-in-your-hand thank you note doesn\u2019t have to take a whole bunch of time (you could do it in 5 minutes). But the outcome will be felt much longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Baby shower gifts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve recently had your very own baby shower \u2014 first of all, congratulations! Second, baby shower thank you cards are not optional. Regardless of how busy you may be at the moment, taking a few minutes out of your day to show your appreciation is a must. You are probably up to your neck with new gifts for the baby that your friends and family took time and money to be able to give you. Make sure they know their efforts were appreciated. Don\u2019t forget to thank the baby shower hostess too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/LEVERETPAPERIE142.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/LEVERETPAPERIE142.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/LEVERETPAPERIE142-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/LEVERETPAPERIE142-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-cta horizontal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/projects\/create\/LEVERETPAPERIE142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Send this card!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block-blurb\">\n    <p>Send really nice baby shower thank you cards in minutes. Postable will print, address, and mail them for you.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"button-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/baby-kids\/thank-you\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow noopener\" noopener=\"\">See the cards!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Pro tip: Ask someone to keep a notepad and pen nearby as you\u2019re opening presents. Have them jot down the gift along with the name so you know who gave you what.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Need help? See <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/baby-shower-thank-you-wording\/\"><strong>Baby Shower Thank You Note Wording Examples<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Wedding related gifts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-178429548.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-178429548.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-178429548-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Weddings are a time filled with celebrations, parties, love, and joy. Also, there\u2019s probably a bit of stress involved. Most of these things come with presents &#8212; a whole bunch of them. Whether you\u2019ve received gifts from the engagement party, the bridal shower, or the big wedding day \u2014 each one of the giftees deserves their very own wedding thank you card. We know this time can get really hectic and a bit unorganized \u2014 making it hard to keep track of who gave what and when. This is why it\u2019s important to keep a list of who gave what. It\u2019s even better if you send out your wedding thank you cards as the gifts come in. This way you\u2019re not stuck sending them all at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/POSTABLE2200.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/POSTABLE2200.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/POSTABLE2200-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/POSTABLE2200-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-cta horizontal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/projects\/create\/POSTABLE2200\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Send this card!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Pro tip: You can write all of your wedding thank you notes on Postable&#8211; even saving them as you go. Postable will print, address, and mail them all for you either all at once or one at a time as you write them.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Birthday party&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every birthday party will result in gifts, but many do. This means someone went out of their way to choose the perfect gift just for you. Make sure they know that you appreciated the effort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/POSTABLE1231.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/POSTABLE1231.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/POSTABLE1231-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/POSTABLE1231-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-cta vertical\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/projects\/create\/POSTABLE1231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Send this card!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to kids&#8217; birthdays, it\u2019s even more important that birthday thank you notes are sent. Not only are you teaching your child the importance of writing thank you notes, but also instilling a practice of gratitude.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/7-reasons-to-have-your-kids-send-thank-you-cards\/\">Why Kids Should Write Birthday Thank You Cards<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Graduation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/POSTABLE1196.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/POSTABLE1196.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/POSTABLE1196-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/POSTABLE1196-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve made that special walk across the platform and have accepted your very own diploma \u2014 you deserve a big congrats! And perhaps you\u2019ve received more than just that in the days surrounding your graduation. If your friends and family have gifted you with graduation goodies, make sure you thank them accordingly. Adulting lesson 101 \u2014 send thank you cards. This shows you\u2019ve really stepped up your game and grown up. Take steps to avoid procrastinating on your grad thank you notes \u2013\u2013 adulting can take up quite a bit of your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. The holidays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"636\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-1287438182.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-1287438182.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-1287438182-300x259.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><figcaption>Happy young woman with antlers  untying ribbon on gift box while sitting at table with laptop in cozy workspace on Christmas day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The holidays are a time filled with family, friends, parties, joy, and a whole lot of eggnog. Oh and gifts, gifts, and more gifts. Presents under the Christmas tree are just the beginning. The holidays bring out the Santa in us all and gifts start to come from all directions \u2014 including our work. So, if you\u2019ve been lucky enough to be surrounded by people who want to give you something special during the holidays, make sure you spend a few minutes sending them a holiday thank you card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SMALLADVENTURE107.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SMALLADVENTURE107.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SMALLADVENTURE107-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SMALLADVENTURE107-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-cta horizontal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/projects\/create\/SMALLADVENTURE107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Send this card!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">23 Other times when sending thank you notes is just plain nice.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve outlined all the times when to send a thank you note is not an option. However, there are plenty (and we mean PLENTY) of additional scenarios when sending a thank you note is a really really nice gesture. Perhaps not required in these circumstances, but certainly appreciated! These are also the times when your recipient will least likely expect them so they\u2019ll feel that much more special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.&nbsp; Thank you notes to customers.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ok, so one can argue this isn\u2019t *really* optional, but since your customers are rarely expecting a thank you note, we\u2019re considering this a quasi-optional scenario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/POSTABLE2415.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/POSTABLE2415.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/POSTABLE2415-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/POSTABLE2415-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-cta horizontal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/projects\/create\/POSTABLE2415\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Send this card!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the easiest things you can do for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/6-customer-retention-notes-every-business-should-be-sending\/\">customer retention<\/a> is to write thank you notes to your customers. You want to keep them around, don\u2019t you? Send a thank you note to your most recent customers and thank them for their business. This may very well pay off in future business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Frontline workers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ROCKSCISSORPAPER151.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ROCKSCISSORPAPER151.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ROCKSCISSORPAPER151-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ROCKSCISSORPAPER151-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-cta vertical\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/projects\/create\/ROCKSCISSORPAPER151\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Send this card!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another quasi-optional thank you card reason\u2026 Send a heartfelt thank you to those people working on the frontlines of our healthcare system. They\u2019ve had a truly difficult year and a half now battling the pandemic. It wouldn\u2019t hurt to let them know we\u2019re thinking of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Awesome neighbors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You live in a 4th floor walk up and your 1st floor neighbor helped lug your bags of potatoes and milk jugs (or whatever) up all 4 flights of stairs. Perhaps you hosted a rather loud party and your neighbor was totally cool with it (and maybe you\u2019re hoping they\u2019ll be cool with it next weekend too). Did your neighbors bake you cookies? Or a pie. Or did some other neighborly thing that you would never have thought to do? Whatever the situation \u2014 a nice thank you note will go a long way to making your neighborly bond stronger. Along with making your living situation that much more comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Grandma made you a pie<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-452563625.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-452563625.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-452563625-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While it may feel like grandma loves baking you pies \u2014 and she probably does \u2014 that doesn\u2019t mean she doesn\u2019t deserve a great deal of gratitude. She loves you and would probably bake you a pie every day if she could. It\u2019s your job to love the pie, your grandma (of course), AND show her your love and appreciation every chance you get. Just think how much she\u2019ll love getting a nice note from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Your cousin was your tour guide<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s your vacation, not theirs. As much as you think spending time with you is your family\u2019s definition of the best-week-ever \u2014 it\u2019s probably not. Taking time off work and showing you around town is costing them time and money. Make sure to thank them for their hospitality (not to mention putting up with you).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. You turned out OK<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you a semi-functioning adult? Can you go through a whole week and have a decent life without too many hiccups? Can you make yourself food? Or maybe afford to buy food ready to be eaten? Can you take care of yourself? If you turned out to be a semi-awesome to mega-awesome human, the likelihood that someone had something to do with it is pretty high. Mom &amp; Dad? Your High school algebra teacher? Uncle Jerry? Let\u2019s be honest, have you thanked them? Whoever it may be \u2014 let them know that you\u2019re glad they helped make you, you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block-blurb\">\n    <p>Send really nice thank you cards in minutes. Postable will print, address, and mail them for you.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"button-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/thank-you\/general\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow noopener\" noopener=\"\">See the cards!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. A random helping hand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/THEREWILLBECAKE164.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/THEREWILLBECAKE164.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/THEREWILLBECAKE164-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/THEREWILLBECAKE164-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-cta vertical\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/projects\/create\/THEREWILLBECAKE164\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Send this card!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Did someone go out of their way to help you with a favor? 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Thank you for being a friend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ANNOUNCEDIVINELY155.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ANNOUNCEDIVINELY155.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ANNOUNCEDIVINELY155-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ANNOUNCEDIVINELY155-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-cta vertical\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/projects\/create\/ANNOUNCEDIVINELY155\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Send this card!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You know the one. 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