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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I hate them too. So I don't write them.  I figure if a simple verbal "thank you" isn't enough, then the person who is giving the gift is expecting too much.[/quote]

I give less frequently to people who don't write thank you notes.  It takes, what, five minutes a note?[/quote]

The rule is, if you thank them in person, no note is required. So let's clear that up.

And I am one of those people who would rather I don't receive a gift with strings attached in the first place. I NEVER give a gift and keep a mental tally of 'oh who has slacked on writing me that note and mailing it!'.

I do appreciate acknowledgement that a gift has been received, but a verbal, email, FB post, or IM 'hey thanks i got your gift' is enough for me.

And I argue with the 5 minutes a note. You have to find their address, find a stamp/envelope/card, write the note (which should be somewhat customized), and put it in the mailbox. For those of you who are perfectly organized and have quiet children, that might be easy for you. It's not so easy for me.[/quote]

5 minutes per note, but writting them all at a sitting, so you grab your address book (or phone in my case), the cards, envelopes and letters and list of gifts and who they were from.  Sit down and write a three line note to each person.

Dear Friend

Line 1: thank you so much for the X that you sent me for Christmas.  Line 2: I really like X because.....  Line 3 for Christmas thanks yous: I really hope you had a wonderful Christmas and look forward to talking to/seeing you soon/next occasion you expect to see/talk to them.

Thanks
Me.

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