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EtiquetteWe have called this section 'etiquette' not to scare you with lists of stuffy rules that must be followed rigidly. Small kindnesses make the world of difference to people. It doesn't need to be about the grand gesture. All those small acts, for example writing to thank, congratulate or commiserate with someone, count just as much. We're not trying to be an ad for greeting cards, but we do believe that being thoughtful, showing generosity of spirit and taking time to write an actual handwritten note make the world a slightly nicer place (not to mention replying to emails, returning phone calls and not standing people up - but that's a story for someone else).
Some basic rules of thumb to follow:
A letter is a little piece of history - send a love letter rather than a love text. Date your letters and be sure to have a return address on the back of the envelope Check for correct spelling. Messy handwriting can be forgiven, but misspelled words tend to leap out of the page. If writing in anger, sleep on it over night before you mail your letter Writing condolence letters is hard, but that's no excuse for not writing. You won't be able to assuage the recipients grief, but sharing your memories of the deceased helps the family feel less alone in their sadness. |