Paul Whicheloe
The hardest part about saying "thank you" may be determining how
to do it.
You should send a hand-written note...
If you are given a gift for a wedding, a graduation, or the
birth of a child.
If you were given a gift that you didn't open in the giver's
presence.
If you were an overnight guest at someone's home.
To acknowledge a condolence note, flowers, or a donation given
in a loved one's name.
To acknowledge a note or a fruit basket given in response to an
illness.
You can say "thank you" via phone or e-mail...
If you are sent flowers by your sweetheart or parents. (Do it
promptly, so the sender knows they arrived.)
If you are given a gift by an employer or a colleague, or if you
were thrown a baby shower or a birthday party at the office.
If you were a guest at a dinner or a party.