tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post2787341110126237174..comments2024-03-28T16:30:38.394-04:00Comments on MARIETTE'S BACK TO BASICS: {Writing a Thank-You-Note and Acknowledging a Parcel Received}Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-36037485233755557462013-10-17T20:48:26.681-04:002013-10-17T20:48:26.681-04:00Dearest Anna,
Guess that's why we became blogg...Dearest Anna,<br />Guess that's why we became blogger friends because we adhere to the same moral values of life. Little tokes of affection and love towards others...<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-10330168020809133602013-10-17T20:46:19.701-04:002013-10-17T20:46:19.701-04:00Dearest Celia,
You sure are blessed for having fri...Dearest Celia,<br />You sure are blessed for having friends and family that take this serious too! Sure, late is better than never; you are absolutely right there!<br />It is a shame that these good manners are on the decline indeed, just out of convenience becoming meaningless words that get drowned with all the spam and clutter at our inbox.<br />Hugs to you and thanks for your special friendship!<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-47971778428517870252013-10-17T10:50:03.351-04:002013-10-17T10:50:03.351-04:00Dearest Mariette,
Like you, I still believe in tha...Dearest Mariette,<br />Like you, I still believe in thank you notes!!! It is so endearing that some people still take the time to write a handwritten note, and of such a beautiful kind! The card with the hand tatted little flowers is so sweet!<br />Lots of hugs to you! :)Annukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14116405771337124059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-18772431841023276452013-10-17T10:40:18.694-04:002013-10-17T10:40:18.694-04:00Dearest Mariette ... as you know I love a handwrit...Dearest Mariette ... as you know I love a handwritten card, letter , note both receiving and sending. What beautiful treasures in the thank you note you received with the crocheted flowers. I am blessed that my friends and family take the art of saying thank you with a handwritten note as serious as I do. I always say that late is better than never ... when it comes to acknowledging. <br />I think good manners is not cultural ... it's just that good manners ... but in today's society and technical past paced world ... most people are too quick to click a generic thank you on their key board that is easily lost in the mounds of emails, texts that consume a person's inbox. hugs and blessings ..C. (HHL) highheeledlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07205935979513877589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-49966028448221881192013-10-15T17:33:05.242-04:002013-10-15T17:33:05.242-04:00Dearest Marie-Anne,
Indeed a lovely and sweet hand...Dearest Marie-Anne,<br />Indeed a lovely and sweet hand tatted thank you card! <br />Oh, we have had the very same experience as you describe for hearing nothing after sending a parcel with a gift. Not with bloggers so far; I only encountered very courteous ones.<br />It is rude and there is no excuse for it!<br />Hugs and happy week to you in Greece.<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-88084991886942002802013-10-15T17:30:48.453-04:002013-10-15T17:30:48.453-04:00Lieve Bianca,
Ja, ja het is het minste wat je kunt...Lieve Bianca,<br />Ja, ja het is het minste wat je kunt doen maar toch gebeurt het heel vaak niet. Leuk om te ontvangen en ook leuk om te schrijven! <br />Jámmer dat het verloren dreigt te gaan maar niet totaal. Mensen met een zekere stijl zullen dit altijd blijven handhaven.<br />Liefs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-85485315872054444522013-10-15T17:29:07.971-04:002013-10-15T17:29:07.971-04:00Dearest Manuela,
It is indeed very nice for receiv...Dearest Manuela,<br />It is indeed very nice for receiving such a beautiful personal thank you; hand made with love.<br />We feel blessed for having such courteous friends indeed!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-21535035493806659662013-10-15T17:27:30.404-04:002013-10-15T17:27:30.404-04:00Dearest Michiko,
For you, having been in such a te...Dearest Michiko,<br />For you, having been in such a terrible accident, hand writing of course was not feasible at first. <br />Hope you are doing well dear friend.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-54425201705859721572013-10-15T17:25:55.190-04:002013-10-15T17:25:55.190-04:00Dearest Daphne,
Glad to hear that you as well as b...Dearest Daphne,<br />Glad to hear that you as well as both your daughter still adhere to this proper etiquette. It might be old fashioned but nothing can replace the personal touch and love you forward in this way. <br />Even receiving a text or email as acknowledgement for a parcel received is far more courteous than not hearing anything at all. That is plain rude!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-80395018054805392422013-10-15T17:23:36.538-04:002013-10-15T17:23:36.538-04:00Dearest Miyako,
But for sure in your country I did...Dearest Miyako,<br />But for sure in your country I did witness that little gifts were being exchanged as personal courtesy for a visit or such. It does not persé have to be a card all the time.<br />Hugs to you and thanks for your special friendship.<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-34993520627722150012013-10-15T17:21:41.788-04:002013-10-15T17:21:41.788-04:00Dearest Jo-Anne,
Sadly this is becoming more and m...Dearest Jo-Anne,<br />Sadly this is becoming more and more true but for certain functions it can become quite detrimental.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-38325598731208512422013-10-15T17:20:51.901-04:002013-10-15T17:20:51.901-04:00Dearest Marian,
You say that you don't know th...Dearest Marian,<br />You say that you don't know this phenomenon in The Netherlands. But I do know that they are being sold as such at stores that sell cards. Plenty of thank you cards. But you are very right, it is very much a cultural thing too. The Dutch are rather Calvinistic in that respect and by far cannot measure up to the southern countries. Even the Germans do bring nice gifts as chocolates or flowers when being invited to coffee or dinner. Dutch seldom invite someone either... <br />Living in Italy was a pleasure as they are artist in paying attention to such little presents for the host family. Even in Indonesia it is their culture! It is not about being formal as you suggest for the Dutch being less formal but it is all about courtesy and attention.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-69592503579301179322013-10-15T17:12:52.700-04:002013-10-15T17:12:52.700-04:00Dearest Victoria,
Being from the UK maybe did prep...Dearest Victoria,<br />Being from the UK maybe did prepare you for this very courteous gesture. Here in the USA thank you notes, at least here in Georgia where I live, are quite the norm. It is such a great gesture and is always appreciated. Yes, the elderly are often being forgotten in this fast paged age electronics. <br />You are a very sweet and caring girl!<br />Hugs to you,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-15478360604339663802013-10-15T17:10:03.949-04:002013-10-15T17:10:03.949-04:00Dearest Jim,
That is exactly as you mention here a...Dearest Jim,<br />That is exactly as you mention here above. A lot of common courtesy is being lost but still, it does matter and for certain jobs and for certain countries this still will set the ones apart that will excel because of it.<br />For a friend it is a very warm personal gesture too. Acknowledging a parcel received should always very promptly be done; no excuse. That is just plain rude if not followed up. <br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-19520552438389842892013-10-15T17:07:18.184-04:002013-10-15T17:07:18.184-04:00Dearest Laura,
A personal touch or anything handwr...Dearest Laura,<br />A personal touch or anything handwritten is so much different from electronic mail. <br />Sending some love with a handmade card is precious!<br />Hugs to you and lots of love,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-89277740910264975702013-10-15T17:05:25.822-04:002013-10-15T17:05:25.822-04:00Dearest Tamago,
Oh, e-mail from the USA to Japan i...Dearest Tamago,<br />Oh, e-mail from the USA to Japan is a lot better I must say and one can instantly reply. But this is more so meant for people living close to each other where such a card can reach destiny in one day.<br />Acknowledgement in whatever form is at least showing some courtesy!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-23909260463113992532013-10-15T17:03:25.349-04:002013-10-15T17:03:25.349-04:00Dearest Inês,
Happy week to you.
Hugs,
MarietteDearest Inês,<br />Happy week to you.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-91234044768889159622013-10-15T17:02:58.130-04:002013-10-15T17:02:58.130-04:00Liebe Irmi,
Ja die Höflichkeit verliert vieles heu...Liebe Irmi,<br />Ja die Höflichkeit verliert vieles heutzutage aber es heisst nicht das es dadurch auch akzeptabel ist. Ich bin so froh dass du den Engel damals gewonnen hast!<br />Lieber Gruss,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-25470249625916521632013-10-15T17:01:19.493-04:002013-10-15T17:01:19.493-04:00Cara Paola,
Hai raggione che con il cellulare o sm...Cara Paola,<br />Hai raggione che con il cellulare o sms è freddo ed impersonale...<br />Grazie mille e un bacio grande,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-80290514650521718132013-10-15T16:59:32.954-04:002013-10-15T16:59:32.954-04:00Liebe Elisabeth,
Danke und ja es ist so herzerwarm...Liebe Elisabeth,<br />Danke und ja es ist so herzerwarmend.<br />Lieber Gruss,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-40996937752511119762013-10-15T16:58:33.025-04:002013-10-15T16:58:33.025-04:00Dearest Claudia,
Not only do you hand write them, ...Dearest Claudia,<br />Not only do you hand write them, you also know how to artfully create personal embroidered cards with a lot of meaning for the receiver!<br />Hugs to you,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-81048068583350537292013-10-15T16:57:11.068-04:002013-10-15T16:57:11.068-04:00Dearest Theresa,
But you still react in a correct ...Dearest Theresa,<br />But you still react in a correct and courteous way!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-85141419923504988122013-10-14T16:43:09.712-04:002013-10-14T16:43:09.712-04:00What a lovely hand tatted card you have received!!...What a lovely hand tatted card you have received!!!! I have a small collection of beautiful cards I received in the past, but it is not so common anymore ! And I was very disappointed when I did not receive not only a thank you note but not even an email for a couple of gifts I had sent to some blogfriends!!!! I thought it was very rude!!!! <br />Have a nice week, my dear Mariette!!!!!Marie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00107777204581721076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-1900865894043668402013-10-14T11:00:27.624-04:002013-10-14T11:00:27.624-04:00Een bedankje schrijven is wel het minste wat je ku...Een bedankje schrijven is wel het minste wat je kunt doen. Is zo leuk om te ontvangen. Af en toe een hand geschreven kaartje is al zo schaars in deze digitale wereld. Je hebt helemaal gelijk.....groetjes Bianca xxBiancahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10159049497684337403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-27013614529331056242013-10-14T10:59:47.914-04:002013-10-14T10:59:47.914-04:00Een bedankje schrijven is wel het minste wat je ku...Een bedankje schrijven is wel het minste wat je kunt doen. Is zo leuk om te ontvangen. Af en toe een hand geschreven kaartje is al zo schaars in deze digitale wereld. Je hebt helemaal gelijk.....groetjes Bianca xxBiancahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10159049497684337403noreply@blogger.com