When someone gives a neighbor a welcome to the neighborhood basket. What would be the etiquette for the new neighbor. Should they mail a thank you letter, put a thank you letter in the mailbox, give them a thank you letter and invite for tea or coffee after they get situated or was the thank you when they received the welcome basket enough.
I would absolutely follow up with a thank you note. A quick note is never outdated. If someone takes the time to do something nice for me I always feel that an expression of gratitude is the proper response. Congratulations on moving next to such thoughtful neighbors!
I agree... thank them right then and at a later point leave a thank you note. Don't expect it right away though (or if you're the one sending it, don't stress yourself out)... if they're new neighbors they are busy unpacking and trying to find where they put stuff.
OK if I'm a new neighbor and they bring me a basket, I'd thank them right there and then without any further formal invitations.
If I bring the basket to them I would not expect an invitation to anything since I made the gesture without expecting anything in return.
However , next time I see the same neighbors I would try to start a conversation and get to know them better , without the pressure of a formal dinner invitation.
That's just me but I'm not from this country so I guess it depends on the culture, I'm guessing you'll get plenty of other recommendations so I'm curious to see what others think.
Thank you notes are so outdated from what I have found, but doing one is a welcome surprise!! I feel you should send them a personal "TY" note and then maybe suggest getting together soon, and leave it at that, so the folks know you are thankful and want to get together soon, but not pinpoint a date until you all get settled in!
I still send "TY" notes and really loved getting them! People have lost sight of this small gesture and it really does mean alot to the person receiving it!
G. B.
If I received a welcome basket from a neighbor I would thank them upon receipt and then follow-up with a 'thank you' note and probably just place it in their mailbox. I think the follow-up note isn't required but it shows you also went the extra step to be a friendly neighbor and you appreciate their kind gesture.
If the person seems like someone I would like to get to know I might even include my number or email in the thank you note as well.
I agree w/ Renee- that a quick note would be appropriate. Left in their mail box would be fine and also include your contact info. I know it was nice to know how to get a hold of our new neighbors when their house flooded!
For the mom who said she didn't know it was done anymore- I try and always least bake a loaf of bread or some cookies, take a note w/ my contact info :-)
I have never received a new neighbor basket...didn't think people did that anymore, and probably not since the 40's!!! However, if I did receive one, I am the type of person who would send them a thank you note, and maybe also invite them for a dinner.
A.
I would definately drop a thank you by but I'd put it in their door since unstamped mail can't be put in the mailbox. If you felt the basket giver was someone you'd like to know better, include your phone number and suggest getting together in the future. Once you get settled, host a cookout and invite neighbors. It's casual and more comfortable.
