Thank you note ?

Yes you send a thank you note for every gift you receive

Absolutely - you even send a thank you card for those that did not give you a gift believe it or not. You thank them for coming and celebrating with you.

Oh really Marie, I didn't know that! Ugh I better get to work then yikes!

I think if the thought crosses your mind "should I send a thank you note?" that means you should! No one ever said "Gosh, I can't BELIEVE she sent me a thank you!"

Ah true Maggie! Though hearing I have to send to everyone at the party that pretty much triples my thank you notes because the invite was no gifts please but some did bring them, that's who I thought I had to thank only by "paper". I did thank everyone for coming to the party when they were there.

I would write a thank you for all gifts. Although I don't particularly agree with Marie concerning sending a note to all attendees. I follow more along the lines of Miss Manners:

Hosts do not write to thank guests for their attendance, even though they may respond to their parting thanks with thanks. It is guests who must write letters of thanks to those who entertain them, although this is not necessary for ceremonial occasions.

Other etiquette experts may differ of course. But to me thank you notes are stricty for gifts or if they did something special like help set up etc.

Yes thanks Carrie, I did send thank you notes to my parents and aunt who hosted my party.

Although I agree with Marie that it is a lovely gesture to write and thank those who attended, it's a definite must to send a written thank you for any gift, large or small. As Carrie points out, it's also important if someone has done something special. If in doubt, you can never go wrong by sending a thank you note. People are always grateful to have their generosity recognized.