Andy Rooney was singing my song on 60 Minutes last night! He was talking about the troubles the U.S. Postal Service is experiencing. I guess I wasn’t truly aware that taxes don’t contribute to the support of the postal service. It may be a government agency but it is run like a business so has to support itself.
Andy pointed out that in 1900 there were 77,000 post offices around the country while today, with 4 times the number of people, there are only 37,000. I’m not surprised that fewer of us are actually writing letters, with the ease of email taking over, but I have to agree with Andy here when he says, “An e-mail has all the charm of a freight train.”
I have to wonder how much social interaction and just plain good old-fashioned etiquette is suffering when we forget just how special handwritten letters or greeting cards mean to each of us when they show up unexpectedly, delivered by a mailman (or for crying out loud, mailwoman!). Isn’t this a tradition we should fight to continue? Do you enjoy receiving more than just bills and marketing materials in your mailbox?
You are probably familiar with the “Save the Date” cards used by brides to let everyone know months in advance that their wedding day is coming. This special form of invitation insures your guests will be able to attend the big wedding before their official formal wedding invitation arrives.
I’m thinking this sort of mailing would also be useful as the holiday season approaches. With just a few weekends between Thanksgiving and New Years and with so many parties to attend, it is probably a good idea to be proactive and insure that those you want to attend will be available for your party!
Why not send Holiday Party Save the Date Cards now! You don’t need all the specifics just yet on these holiday party invitations but you can let them know to reserve the day or evening for a party they won’t want to miss! Don’t you wish everyone would do the same so you could look forward to their parties too?!
Being the proactive person that you are, now is the perfect time to begin the search for the perfect holiday cards. With so many wonderful holiday cards to choose from, you may be struggling to pick just one. Since you are a plan ahead type person, why not consider sending Thanksgiving Cards this year!
Thanksgiving Cards arrive before all those other seasonal greetings so are kept and displayed longer. They also beat the regular greeting card rush so come as unexpected surprises early in the season. Those on your holiday card list will recognize you or your company as organized and proactive when you remember them in November.
Thanksgiving cards also serve as a show of appreciation for those whose friendship and business you value. A way to say Thank You for the year nearing its end and a new one about to begin, this category of holiday greeting is perfect for sending a message of business appreciation.
And wouldn’t it be nice to be able to check “send holiday cards” off your to do list early this year?
Looking for something a bit different to send this year? Why not consider an attractive holiday greeting that is also earth friendly! Recycled greeting cards may be the perfect answer.
Recycled greetings have come a long way. It is almost difficult to tell which are printed on recycled paper now that paper processing has been refined to include nice, clean white paper made from recycled fibers. The recycled symbol printed on the back is your only clue in some instances!
Of course, if you prefer, brown Kraft recycled paper in which you can see some of the recycled fibers is still available. With hundreds of designs to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect seasonal greeting that also lets your customers, business associates, friends and family know that you are doing your part to help save planet Earth.
Consider sending a “green” greeting this year!
