I am graduating from college and I am getting graduation cards from people.  Do I send out thank you cards?
371474
It is always appropriate to show appreciation when someone goes out of their way for you. Remember, these are the same people to whom you will some day be sending wedding and birth announcements. If you can't be bothered to thank them for their thoughtfulness now, why should they think of you at all on future occaisions?\n\nNo need to go the the expense of buying cards -- a handwritten note is even more "proper" than a manufactured card. It's not as much work as it sounds like. The notes need not be "great literature" -- just "It was kind of you to think of me. Thanks for the cute (inspiring, beautiful) card." ... If you have graduation photos, you might include a small one.\n\nIf there was no gift, you can even send a thank you by e-mail. Just be sure that the messages aren't all identical, and that you "mail" each one seperately. No one likes spam.\n\nNothing wrong with hand delivering the notes. Just write "By hand" in the upper right of the envelope, where you'd usually put a stamp. Again, attaching a grad photo is a nice touch.
1184732
If you want to I think it would be a nice gesture. Gifts are always nice. It shows you are a thoughtful person.
618815
Most people have a table at the reception for people to leave presents on, then the next day you could have a gift opening and invite your wedding guests. Or else you could wait til you get back from your honeymoon and open them privately.  Some people mail their gift ahead of the wedding, in that case you can just open them as you get them.  Don't forget to send thank you cards!  That thing about having a year to send thank you's is baloney.
423706
Telling them how they've made a difference in your life is most often thanks enough.  You can do this in person or in a letter.  I don't know about others but I feel that this should be unaccompanied with the usual cookies or small token of thanks because that would be trivializing the thank you.
555623
I had relatives that just graduated and from acquaintances they received $10.00, friends gave them $20.00 - $25.00, and family gave $50.00.  Often times the friends of their friends and family just send a card and that's a very nice thought.
1096242
Practice writing your name and then write your Thank You note.
3765
There gift is a thank you.  So you would be saying thank you for the thank you.  Nah\n\nJust a verbal.
111179
It's not tacky at all.  Contrary to popular belief, people don't call your parents anymore to ask where you're registered.  They ask you or expect you to tell them.  That's why you're given registration cards, so you can give it to the people coming to the wedding.  And putting it in your wedding shower invitation makes no sense.  The wedding shower is primarily for the bride.  These presents normally pertain to the wedding night or the actual wedding day (a blue garter, for instance).  The gifts that are brought to the wedding are normally from the registration list which are things that the couple feel they need for their upcoming life together.  Don't let anyone tell you that anything is tacky for your wedding.  It's YOUR wedding.  I personally put the card in our wedding invitations and no one had a problem with it.
67965
well that is really sad.They should be there for you, but they are the ones missing out on a great moment.\n\nGo enjoy yourself and a hearty congratulations from me! Way to go!\n\nP.S. Bring a camera to have people take pictures of you in your cap and gown, those pictures will mean so much to you later on.
641238
You just smile warmly and shake their hands and say "thank you very much for being here today."  It's fine if you leave it at that, but if they want to converse, you can also say things like, "we appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule to come,"  or "it means a lot to us that you came to show your support."  Good luck, relax, and just have fun with it.
1040182
Well I'm not sure if I understand your question completely, but if you mean that one of your "girl-friends" just got married and you are sending her a congratulations card, I would say (Bride) & (Groom), I am so happy to hear of your recent marriage. I wish you many years of love and luck. Congradulations and Best Wishes! Yours Truly, (Friend).
944866
I assume they are company cards? Here's a way to impress - i'm a graphic designer. Send me your company logo and I'll design you a card today and send it to you by email. I'll also send you details of a few companies who will print them cheap.
911411
Hi,...........Just a quick note to let you know how proud I am of you, Study hard & do well. Know that I love you and enjoy your package.\n keep in touch.\n                                   \n                                          Love Your Sis
137707
No, because it would be viewed as an afterthought.  It would be nice to write out a heartfelt thank you.\n\nWait a week or two before you reciprocate.
629546
I always give restaurant gift cards to friends and family who are graduating.
765461
You don't have to address them at all.\n\nJust have a "happy holidays" card\n\nand write "From everyone here at <mycompany> - Best wishes this holiday season".\n\nIn other words, sign with your company's name, but don't address them (except for the envelope).
1148092
Don't worry about it so much.  Everyone knows you have a lot on your hands being a new mom!  So no one should be waiting by the mail box for their thank you cards!  And if they are... let them keep waiting! \n\nYour idea of making the cards from the baby is great!  It shows that you're creative and thoughtful!  I would LOVE to get a card like that!  It would be so cute that I'd probably never want to get rid of it! \n\nJust try not to stress over it too much more!  You'll be able to make up for it down the road when you have more time!