Etiquette tips courtesy of Thank You Cards.com

We recommend these time frames for sending thank you cards for the following occastions:

• Interviews: Within 24-48 hours

• Birthday, graduation and baby shower gifts: two weeks

• Dinner party or other hosted party you attend: 2 days

• Wedding Gift: with in a year

Other tips:

• Send a thank you for all occasions, every gift, and every dinner or party you attend.

• Write it as you would say it, let your personality shine through.

If someone extends an invitation to you here is some good advice:

Dress up.

Bring a gift. Flowers, wine or a healthy dessert is a great choice for a dinner party. For desserts a great berry pie or berry tart are always light and refreshing. For what beverages to bring, white wine such as a chardonay for chicken, red wine such as a pinot noir or a shyraz for fish and red meat dishes. If you don't know what your host or hostess is making, sparkling dessert wine such as a white reisling, champaigne or port. You can always bring a great sparkling spring water such as a San Pelligrino or Mountain Valley Spring Water.

Follow up with a hand signed note every time!