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Willbewilkins
Expert December 2017

What is proper etiquette for addressing thank you notes?

Willbewilkins, on September 5, 2017 at 4:29 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 5

We've already received a couple gifts, and we are getting ready to write the thank you notes. The only problem is we aren't sure how we should address grandparents. It seems a little odd to me to address the note to "grandma ..." since I've never even met his grandmother, but it also seemed off to both of us to address her differently. What are your thoughts?

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Latest activity by Willbewilkins, on September 5, 2017 at 5:23 PM
  • Amanda
    Super October 2017
    Amanda ·
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    I would let FH write the note (in his handwriting - you can tell him what to say if you want) and you just sign it along with him.

    Alternatively, you can also use something like, "Grandma Lastname" which is a bit more formal.

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  • StPaulGal
    Master July 2017
    StPaulGal ·
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    We each took care of writing the main message to our own sides. So your FH would write "Dear Grandma..." and then you either just sign it or write something short after his message.

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  • JJAF
    Super October 2019
    JJAF ·
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    I would address it as Grandma [name]. Have FH write the note with both your signatures at the end!

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  • pammat
    VIP October 2017
    pammat ·
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    Seriously, let him write it, even if you're dictating -- thank yous don't need to come exclusively from one member of the couple!!

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  • Willbewilkins
    Expert December 2017
    Willbewilkins ·
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    Thanks for the advice!

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