https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:21:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/etiquette-question-thank-yous#post-331014 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:03:04 +0000 pinkcupcake 331014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think in those circumstances, a group email would be fine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/etiquette-question-thank-yous#post-330947 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:54:10 +0000 ChelseaRose 330947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did a group email and handwritten notes delivered with a piece of candy (we received a gift card to BRU for a large amount that 20+ people contributed to). I just went through the cards and wrote notes to everyone who signed (if I could make out the names). Some signatures were illegible, but i didnt stress about it because I felt like the group thank you email covered that. The notes were generic, but I don't think people go around comparing them. A handful of people gave individual gifts too and those notes were more specific. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/etiquette-question-thank-yous#post-330936 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:46:40 +0000 Foodnerd81 330936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think a group email would be fine in that case. That seems to be the norm in my office and Ive never thought twice about it.<br /> From the other side, if you signed the card but didn't pitch in for the gift, you might feel awkward if you got a handwritten TY note. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/etiquette-question-thank-yous#post-330736 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 19:52:08 +0000 mamimami 330736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You could take some photos when your baby arrives, using the gifts, and send those out! That might make an email thank you a little more special. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/etiquette-question-thank-yous#post-330642 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:43:02 +0000 shopaholic 330642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got a group gift recently, but since I only had to write 5 TY cards, I just did it. If it's such a big group, where basically everyone just pitched in a portion, I think a lovely E-Card TY to everyone is nice. And if you bring food or snacks in or something, just include where it can be found (i.e. your desk, the lunchroom) and let them know it's a little token of your appreciation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/etiquette-question-thank-yous#post-330589 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:53:19 +0000 HabesBabe 330589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In this case, I think a group email is perfect. And even though there's not one main area for treats, just mention in your email that bagels/cookies/whatevs are available in the kitchen on the 3rd floor, and leave a note by the treats! Hopefully that would dissuade the non-shower people from eating your thank you treats :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/etiquette-question-thank-yous#post-330579 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:37:57 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 330579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I sent a group email because I got one present from everyone I work with. My scenario might be a bit different, it wasn't a planned shower, they gave me a $100 gift card, and I am only in the office once per week. I thought the email was enough! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/etiquette-question-thank-yous#post-330576 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:37:14 +0000 Mommy Finger 330576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't see an issue with a group email. Personally, I've never received more than a group email from a work shower, baby/wedding or otherwise. And usually I've just gotten a verbal thank you at the shower. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/etiquette-question-thank-yous#post-330572 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:33:43 +0000 Chastenet 330572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Personally I think e-mail thank you's are only appropriate for group birthday gifts since you wouldn't send individual thank you's for a birthday gift anyway. For shower gifts I think a handwritten note is warranted even if it is pretty much the same note 26 times! I don't think people actually compare notes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/etiquette-question-thank-yous#post-330566 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:25:37 +0000 lawbee11 330566@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've thrown baby showers for several of my co-workers and I've gotten both group email thank yous and hand-written ones. Like you, I was not at all offended by the group email, so that's probably not something you have to worry about (especially from the men). However, I personally would hand-write. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/etiquette-question-thank-yous#post-330557 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:20:43 +0000 SLR 330557@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have always been one to send handwritten personal thank you notes after receiving a gift. However, I am curious if there are ever exceptions to this – where an email to a group would be appropriate and/or acceptable?</p> <p>My office hosted a shower for me with coworkers from a couple different departments in attendance. In total, there were 26 people (2/3 of which were men!) who were there or may have contributed. I’m not sure who all contributed to what and I don’t know the best way to say thank you. Is a really nice, thoughtful email to the group EVER appropriate for a situation like this???</p> <p>If I were to do handwritten notes to each person, the message inside would have to be somewhat generic, so basically everyone would get the same written note. I suppose I would leave them at their desks/offices early in the morning or late in the evening when they aren’t there. </p> <p>Unfortunately, there is not one central location where I could leave bagels/muffins/cookies and a single handwritten note of appreciation for the group where everyone would see. Everyone is spread between a couple different floors and the common areas are used by other departments as well. </p> <p>I have received thank you’s for group office gifts in both ways – a group email and a handwritten note. Personally, I haven’t been offended at all by the email route for an office setting. But it’s just not something I’ve ever done myself and want to make sure I don't do anything that's in bad taste.</p> <p>What do you think – is an emailed thank you ever okay for a situation like this? </p>