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Keep a list of gifts. Do not procrastinate. Address the recipient.
When you receive presents for any event, be sure that you or someone else keeps track of what gifts are received and who sent each one.  This will make it much easier to sit down and write thank you notes. While receiving a note in the mail at any time can be well-received, it is best to send thank you notes between one day and two weeks after opening a gift.  If you wait longer than that, the person may think that you were rude for not sending a note.  However, you may also want to follow the old adage of, “better late than never.” Most notes and letters begin with the word “Dear” followed by the person’s name and a comma; for example: “Dear Julian,” You may also want to use a nickname or a relationship name, such as “Dear Mom” or “Dear Junior.”