The road to belated thank-you notes is paved with good intentions.
When it comes to sendingthank-you notes, the general rule is simple and steadfast: the sooner the better.
But none of these reasons would hold up inSouthern Living’sor more importantly, your mama’setiquettecourt.
A sincere expression of gratitude and thanks is always, always appreciated, no matter how long overdue.
And for that reason alone, we say it’s never too late to send a thank-you note.
Here are two polite ways to address the delay without dwelling on it.
Focus instead on your gratitude, and keep the tone lighthearted and positive.