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Category Archives: Correspondence/Stationery
Signing Childrens Names to Greeting Cards and Correspondence
It is an acceptable practice to sign the names of children on greeting cards and other informal forms of correspondence sent by a family. However, it is not appropriate to sign the names of adult or married children to any … Continue reading
Example of a Condolence Note – Funeral Etiquette
One of the most difficult things to write is a condolence note. However, it is one of the most appreciative things you can do for a family at a time of loss. A handwritten note is much better than a … Continue reading
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Couples Signature on Informal Correspondence
When a married couple is sending informal correspondence such as a greeting card or letter, there is no steadfast etiquette rule for whose name should be written first in the signature. Usually, the person writing the note writes their name … Continue reading
Addressing the First Lady in Writing
When writing to the wife of the President of the United States, the following forms of address are appropriate: Greeting or Salutation: Dear Mrs. Obama Envelope: Mrs. Obama Do not use a first name in either the greeting of the … Continue reading
Is It Miss or Ms.?
The proper term to use for a single young lady under 21 is Miss. When she turns 21, the proper term is Ms. If she is under 21 and married, you would use the term Mrs.
Printed Thank You Cards/Notes
Printed thank you notes or cards alone are not an acceptable way to show your appreciation or gratitude. If you send a printed card, be sure to include a handwritten message in the card saying exactly what it is you … Continue reading
Addressing The President of the United States in Writing
If you are writing a letter to the President of the United States, the following forms of address should be used. Letter Greeting: Dear Mr. President Envelope Address: The President – followed by the White House Address or The President … Continue reading
Addressing a Former President in Writing
If you should have to correspond with a past president in writing, the following forms of address should be used: Addressing an envelope: The Honorable George W. Bush or The Honorable George W. Bush and Mrs. Bush A letter greeting: … Continue reading
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The Christmas “Newsletter”
Sending cards to friends, family and business associates at the holiday season is a wonderful and heartwarming tradition. If there has been a highlight of your year you would like to mention in the card, such as a birth, marriage, … Continue reading
Handwritten vs. Typed Notes
Thank you notes and condolence notes should always be handwritten. Whether or not you write other types of correspondence by hand is a matter of personal preference. For some, the quality of their penmanship dictates how they will write their … Continue reading