Comments on: Is it Eco-Proper to Send an Email Thank-You?

By: Kirsten

Kirsten — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:02:02 +0000

Oh I work so hard at being green, but I love getting mail. I have to side with the good old hand written letter. I think it is important to put pen to paper and write the occasional personal missive, and thank you cards are the perfect occasion. 100% recycled, with high post consumer content and locally printed of course.

By: Kathy G

Kathy G — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:19:35 +0000

I do think it depends on your audience, but typically the older generation is offended by email thank-yous. In the best of both worlds, you can handwrite on eco-friendly paper to your elders, and email to your peers and the younger generation. And I didn’t get the joke about the hand until you explained it – pretty funny!! You have manners AND a sense of humor!

By: Green Talk

Green Talk — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:34:47 +0000

HM, I would be curious about what people that in their 60s and 70s would have to say about which way to go snail mail or email. You must have read my mind since I am looking into the seeded wildflower option. Anna

By: H M

H M — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:49:23 +0000

good question…I look forward to hearing more opinions on this…hopefully cross-generational. You need to do what will allow you to sleep at night; however, realize that email thank yous may offend people, something i know you would never mean to do. That being said, why not be creative with a snail mail thank you such as one that has seeds embedded in it where you just “plant” the entire thank you? If you end up going snail mail, feel good knowing you lessened your global impact with the invite and card and equally important, advertised awareness!

By: MamaBird/SurelyYouNest

MamaBird/SurelyYouNest — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:33:41 +0000

I think it depends on your audience, ie, a grandparent might want a handwritten note but a younger person might appreciate an email or e-card, particularly if you have a signature line that explains why you're using electronic thanks. MamaBird/SurelyYouNests last blog post..What Does Living Sustainably Mean to You?

By: Kirk

Kirk — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:49:35 +0000

i think im going with harriette coles opinion on this, it should come down to whether an email/snail mail is appropriate to the person you are sending the thank you note to… and oh yeah, i got the joke with the photo..

By: Stefani

Stefani — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 04:25:58 +0000

Thanks for asking my opinion! It's wonderful to hear you've made such an effort to keep the Bar-Mitzvah as green as possible. As for thank-you notes, I'm a big traditionalist above all else, and if it was me, I'd send a snail mail thank you over an email any day. Finding eco-friendly notecards is a lot easier these days, and it fits in with the tradition of becoming an adult and stepping up responsibility, etc. It's a true right of passage! I hope this helps in your decision, and Mazel Tov! -Stefani Stefanis last blog post..Celebrate Breastfeeding Awareness Month!