Business sympathy cards are given to a bereaved co-worker, a vendor, a customer, and the family of someone who has passed on with whom you have been related, business-wise. Along with flowers, it is the traditional and appropriate way to send out business sympathy cards to express your connection with them in their time of grief. On the Internet alone, there are many cards available, each one with its own unique design template and textual sentiment. Here are some points of etiquette when sympathizing.
- Keep it short and simple. A simple message to let someone know that you are there for them during this time is enough. Here are some examples: “My thoughts are with you”. “Please accept my condolences”, or “You are in my thoughts during this difficult time.”
- Identify yourself. Include your full name in the card in case the mailing envelope gets separated. There is the possibility that you may know the deceased but the family may not know who you are. You can also add a few lines that mention how you know the deceased.
- Deliver or mail the card as soon as possible. Personally hand your sympathy card. However, a family in mourning may not be available to receive it. Therefore, mailing it is another option to extend your sympathies.
Everyone needs comfort and support when there is a death in the family. A business sympathy card is a way to tell them how much they mean to you.
Many business owners beat the traditional rush of sending holiday greeting cards by sending Thanksgiving cards instead. Since America celebrates this special occasion in November, Thanksgiving cards are unexpected greetings ideal for personal or business use. The occasion also serves to express your thanks for the year that is soon to come to an end.
You send your holiday greetings early when you send a Thanksgiving card, and by doing so, you come off to your clients as proactive and well-organized. People don’t always expect to receive a Thanksgiving card, so receiving one will be a pleasant surprise for them. Your unexpected thoughtful gesture is often appreciated.
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Hanukkah is an eight-day annual Jewish holiday, also called the Festival of Lights or the Festival of Re-Dedication of the Temple. The celebration begins on the 25th day of the Kislev from the Hebrew calendar, which may occur anytime between late November to early January of our Gregorian calendar.
The festival’s roots began in 175 BCE when the Syrian conquerors persecuted the Jews and desecrated their sacred temple, even building an altar to Zeus over it. In 165 BCE, a revolt led by the Jewish Priest Matthias and his five sons triumphed over the conquerors and drove them out of the Holy Land. Hanukkah commemorates the time when Matthias rededicated the temple to Jewish worship.
Hanukkah is celebrated by lighting a candle each day over a period of eight days. A special candelabrum called a Menorah is used to light a candle each night until the final night. In addition, traditional prayers and hymn singing are also important parts of the commemoration. Food tradition involves enjoying potato pancakes (latkes in yiddish) and jam-filled doughnuts, and other foods deep- fried in oil.
Sending out Hanukkah cards has become a custom to mark the celebration. Popular customs also include giving children presents, particularly, actual (or chocolate) money as gifts.
Sending holiday cards to clients is a great way to bolster professional relationships; the wrong card, however, may do the exact opposite. If you pick a greeting card with a crude joke, for example, the recipient might find it offensive and look on you with less favor. During the holidays, it’s more advisable to send out cards with generic and straightforward messages like “Season’s Greetings” or “Happy Holidays.”
That said, generic greeting cards have a tendency to be impersonal; for this reason, you may want to personalize the card by adding a short, handwritten message. This small personal gesture will make the recipient feel more appreciated since you took the time to personally sign it. Just make sure that you spell the client’s name correctly. After all, how can you expect clients to continue doing business with you if you can’t even spell their names correctly?
According to Mallary Jean Tenore, managing editor of the Poynter Institute’s website, a person’s name is attached to his or her identity, which is why anyone whose name is misspelled would feel slighted. To show that you really care, take the time to double check the exact spelling of the client or recipient’s name. Titles are also important when addressing clients, so be sure to always add a Mr, Ms, or Mrs—whatever the case may be—before the client’s name, for formality’s sake.
As technology evolves at an increasingly faster rate, things that were once considered cutting-edge quickly become obsolete. For example, more people now stay in touch through e-mail rather than rely on snail mail. Mobile phones are quickly overtaking landlines, although the latter still remains widely used in corporate settings. Modern communication methods have undoubtedly become handier—something that can, strangely enough, be considered both boon and bane.
These days, if you want to greet or thank somebody, all you need to do is send an email or an SMS that reaches the recipient almost instantly. You no longer need to buy postage stamps or wait for days or weeks before your letter gets delivered. In a matter of seconds—depending on the quality of your wireless connection, of course—your greeting finds its way into your recipient’s inbox.
However, while modern technology has enabled speedy communication, it may occasionally feel a tad too impersonal because there is less effort involved. In form, at least, even a well-crafted email or SMS does not provide quite the same personal touch as a beautiful greeting card, particularly one that has been that’s custom made for the recipient. In a business setting, meanwhile, custom hand-signed corporate greeting cards can help enhance relations.
New Year is one of the few holidays celebrated worldwide. At the stroke of midnight on January 1 in any time zone, the air fills with merrymaking as people usher in the new year with a bang. Even countries with their own new year dates, such as China and India, join the rest of the world in celebrating the arrival of the Gregorian calendar new year.
Gift-giving is not as widespread in New Year as it is in Christmas, particularly in Western countries. However, many people still exchange small gifts and tokens to spread cheer and to wish others good luck. In many countries, round-shaped foods are popular gifts during the New Year as these things are believed to bring good luck. Some say that anything round represents “coming full circle”, while others believe it symbolizes money and prosperity.
In Western countries, “crackers” are given away on New Year’s eve parties, to be opened when the clock strikes 12:00 AM. Crackers are a kind of party favor, typically a cylindrical container with various noisemakers and confetti inside that guests can enjoy during the revelries.
Exchanging greeting cards is also one of the most popular ways of spreading cheer during the New Year. This practice is especially helpful in keeping in touch with friends and family who are away. It is also good for business, as it helps companies maintain contact and rapport with clients, customers, and colleagues.
One of the most exciting things about Christmas is the act of exchanging presents and greetings. On the other hand, while it is easy to extend goodwill to family and friends, it may be a little more difficult to extend some Christmas cheer to colleagues and business associates. While sending gift baskets and mementos to business associates and colleagues may be applicable, you can also show them your appreciation by sending them professional business cards, which will save you a lot of money.
However, sending professional Christmas cards has to be done properly. Each card has to be as sincere as possible, despite it being professional. Many individuals resort to buying multiple copies of a greeting card and sending them to everyone in the office or in their network. While there might be a printed message on each card and no one gets left out, personalizing each card with a short message is advisable.
This way, you’ll ensure that the recipient feels that they’ve received an authentic greeting, and have not been given something insincere or generic. Also, it’s important that you indicate the name of the recipient on the card. Giving out cards which do not even bear the name of the recipients will make you look insincere. Instead of handing out these cards at the office, you can mail them to the recipient. It’s little steps like these that will make the recipients feel like they’ve been truly blessed on Christmas Day.
Friends, family, and people you have more than a digital relationship with should get a standard greeting card from you through the mail during the holiday season. Cards are appropriate for sending well wishes to people you won’t be seeing during the holiday season. There isn’t any rule about acknowledging receipt of a card, and trimming names from your mailing list isn’t considered rude.
One member of the family—usually one of the parents—can sign for all the others when it comes to holiday cards. Children who are married or are living on their own are typically not included in these cards anymore. Blended families should put the parent and step-parent’s names on the first line, and may opt to add or leave off the last name of children with different last names, depending on their preference.
Using labels and name stamps is certainly very convenient. However, the holidays is that time of the year when it’s worthwhile to write your return address by hand and sign all of the cards. A short, personal note on a line above your signature is also a great way to personalize your Christmas card, and turn it into something that the recipient will enjoy reading and keeping.
There’s nothing more sweet and memorable for a birthday celebrant than to be greeted by a person important to them in a unique way. Well-wishers can use creative ways to make a special impression on the celebrant, which can create lasting memories if done right. One of the ways you can honor someone special on their birthday is to make a personalized birthday greeting card.
On the other hand, how does one create a memorable greeting card? First you need to think of the message you want to put in the card. Avoid the insincere, cookie-cutter messages you see in typical birthday cards—your words have to be genuine and should come straight from the heart. If there’s not enough space in the card for your message, write it on a separate piece of paper and tack it to the card.
You can spice up the birthday card with written and visual elements that are special to the celebrant, such as lyrics from their favorite song or a picture with their friends. Then, place your greeting card in an envelope. If you want to make a birthday celebrant feel loved on their special day, you’ll have to go the extra mile. While you may be planning birthday dinners or surprise parties to make the occasion a special one, don’t forget to start by creating a genuine birthday card to kick off the festivities.
Designing greeting cards has evolved since handmade paper cards were passed around in Europe in the early 1400s. Today, greeting cards can be store bought, handcrafted, or even digitally designed. There are now different kinds of greeting cards for every occasion, designed with the most stimulating use of materials, text, and visual artistry imaginable.
Greeting cards are basically paper cards with printed images and text on them, but some people add more depth to their cards by adding other elements like ribbons, paper cut-outs, ornaments, even embroidery. These creative elements are employed in different ways, the more popular ones designed to “pop out”.
In the US, up to 90% of households still buy greeting cards, producing up to 7 billion cards a year. This excessive amount poses a threat to the environment since paper is processed from plant fibers (or cellulose) from trees. That’s a lot of timber cut down; furthermore, the materials used for manufacturing and printing them could be toxic. To help reduce the risks, greeting card companies also offer cards made of recycled paper printed with acid free materials, or offer digital software for designing e-greeting cards.
Although greeting cards come in many shapes and sizes (from tiny ones to large gimmicky ones), they still serve the same purpose for many people: to share and express heartfelt sentiments.
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