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Re: The Lost Art of Being Gracious

WineLife365 — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:29:58 -0000

Amy,
I agree with you and the other folks that commented. Not sending someone a simple thank you letter whether it’s hand-written or by e-mail to express your gratitude shows very poor manners after that person has gone out of there way to treat you with so much kindness.

Most people wouldn’t think twice about sending a thank you letter to an interviewer(s) immediately after a job interview. But, they don’t see the same importance of sending a thank you letter to someone that has probably treated them a whole lot better?

As you point out so well, good etiquette and manners might seem “old-fashioned” to some, but it certainly never goes out of style and it certainly says a lot about who you are as a person.

Thank you for showing your appreciation and gratitude to those who treated you and Joe so warmly while attending the wine bloggers conference.

Best regards,
Mark

Re: The Lost Art of Being Gracious

Eagles_Nest — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:52:43 -0000

Nice post Amy. Thank you notes are a greatly appreciated practice from a less hurried era and a more gracious past.

Re: The Lost Art of Being Gracious

WineWonkette — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:04:45 -0000

Great finally meeting you too. I'm still contemplating whether to use my boxes and boxes of stationary, or creating something completely new. I suppose to save trees, I should use what I already have!

Re: The Lost Art of Being Gracious

WineWonkette — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:03:24 -0000

LOL. If you email us, we'll give it to you (or you can choose CONTACT us) We have found when we post a physical address we get a great deal of SPAM. you can email me at WineWonkette@gmail.com

Re: The Lost Art of Being Gracious

winehiker — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:57:23 -0000

You're absolutely right, Amy. Certainly all of us could do better to practice graciousness, which should be the unspoken integral part of the "social" part of social media - and our everyday lives.

So wonderful to finally live it up with you and Joe this past week. And now, time to write some "thank you" notes!

Re: The Lost Art of Being Gracious

Marcy — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:47:22 -0000

What's your mailing address? I want to send you a thank you note for this post.

Re: The Lost Art of Being Gracious

WineWonkette — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:24:22 -0000

There was a social organization that my best friend had been trying to get into for years. A handwritten "thank you" got me an invitation to join after my second visit. Sometimes they are a little time consuming to write, but they do make a difference. And keep the USPS in business!

Re: The Lost Art of Being Gracious

Shana Ray — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:15:04 -0000

Well, you my dear are a special case. But I do agree that a simple handwritten (personalized) thank you note goes a long way.

Re: The Lost Art of Being Gracious

WineWonkette — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:44:39 -0000

True. Courtesy should never go out of style!

Re: The Lost Art of Being Gracious

WineWonkette — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:43:58 -0000

Thanks. And great meeting you face to face at the conference!

Re: The Lost Art of Being Gracious

WineWonkette — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:28:22 -0000

thanks! I always thought it was just a Southern thing to write "thank you's" until I got older. People feel appreciated when they are acknowledged. And it goes a long way in building a long-lasting relationship.

Re: The Lost Art of Being Gracious

denverwinegirl — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:49:20 -0000

Great post about the need to embody some 'old fashioned' values in this 'new fashioned' world!

Re: The Lost Art of Being Gracious

Galen Struwe — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:54:12 -0000

I love this sentiment. Perfect tone!!
Ash

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RobBralow — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:49:32 -0000

Great point! Very nice write up.

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Sonadora — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:38:56 -0000

Great post Amy! I always cringe when I don't receive ty notes since I was raised to always send a ty note immediately...hence why my wedding ty notes went out on the 3rd day of our honeymoon!!