Personalized note cards for any occasion

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Sending a hand written note on personalized note cards that reflect your personality are perfect for any occasion. You will always find an excuse to send a hand written note when you enjoy and love the personalized note cards you are writing on. If you are stuck on what to say or how to start, write as though the person is right in front of you and that you are just having a conversation with them.

Of course, being grateful for someone’s gift of time, a gift you received, a gift of money or just someone’s kind words are all perfect reasons to send another person a hand written note. When writing a thank you note always mention the gift and what you intend to do with the gift or how the gift will improve your life. For instance: Thank you for the coffee maker, I will think of you every morning as Joe brings me coffee in bed. He will bring me coffee in bed, won’t he? Speaking in a hand written note really makes it more personal. Take the time to pour your heart out as your pen glides across the paper.

Sending a hand written note is a great way to let someone know they are appreciated and that you are thinking of them and only them right at that moment. How perfect is that!

Monograms or Initials

Personalized products such as personalized stationery or note cards can be printed with your unique monogram or set of initials. There is an easy way to distinguish between the two of them and each have there own set of rules.

When initials are printed on something whether stationery, tote bags, etc. the letters are all the same size. They can have a period placed between each letter or not and the initials follow in the same manner as your name; first, middle and last name.

The initials in this picture would represent a name of: William Thomas Holmes or this is also acceptable for a woman: Wendy Taylor Holmes

Monograms on the other hand have a larger letter in the middle. This letter represents the persons last name. To the left of this letter is the first name and to the right of this letter is the middle name. Over the past year’s it has become acceptable to use this form of letters as a husband and wife or I should say wife and husband as in social stationery the wife always comes first.

Here are some examples: Paula Dean Perot is a name that this monogram would represent. If on the other hand this were for a husband and wife the names may be: Paula and Dave Perot.

Exposuresonline personalized notes

Many of you may already be familiar with Exposures, a fabulous catalog and on line resource for the photographer in all of us, but what you may not know is that they also sell custom note cards and stationery. Check our custom designs that we created exclusively for Exposureonline.com. Custom calligraphy cards that are hand touched with gold, envelopes are hand lined as well.http://ping.fm/W2XzU ASC

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Looking for a vibrant, colorful stationery assortment, well Stationeryxpress.com is sure to have just what you are looking for.  Pictured is an exclusive assortment of three different designs offered only at Stationeryxpress.com. 

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Interview skills 101

Ask Merry Tip: Set yourself apart, after an interview always send a handwritten thank you note immediately to the interviewer.

Social Media Tip

Ask Merry Tip:Sending mass text messages is only appropriate for life changing occasions.Be mindful of other peoples time and never abuse it

Social Media Email Tip

Ask Merry Etiquette: Did you know that emails can be considered as legal documents? Watch what you write. Do you have an etiquette dilemma?

Play nice, big brother is watching

A few quick tips to assist you in being successful with social media.  For some of you these suggestions may seem ordinary or suggestions that you already know and implement, however for others the thought that what you put up on the internet stays forever is a thought that never crosses their mind or that only my friends and family will see this, so who cares? Well, beware…big brother is watching. In many cases within a human resources department it is becoming standard practice to “google” prospective employees before hiring them as well as to “google” their current employees to make sure they have the best possible person for the job. Always put your best foot forward.

Today’s tips:

• Do not use social media to pitch your company.  Social media is about relationships.  Provide value added service and the business will come.  Always think about what you are giving back or paying forward when embarking on relationships.  You will create WIN-WIN opportunities.
• Social media relationships are two way. Each person has to contribute just as in any relationship. So don’t start one or accept one if you do not intend to keep it.
• When commenting on blogs, use your real name.  Be upfront about who you are.
• Watch your language and how you refer to others.
• Never write in capital letters, it is considered shouting.
• Avoid doing group invites, unless each person you are inviting is someone you wish to correspond with. This is not a numbers game.  Connect with others when their is something in common or relevant.
• Do not assume the other person understands your abbreviations. The messages you send should reflect your writing style and be a reflection of who you are.
• Respect people’s time, we all are busy.

I hope this has put some of your social media etiquette questions to rest.  There is so much more to discuss about this every changing topic. I look forward to exploring it with you.

The Power of Positive Linking

Minding your manners with social media etiquette

Don’t be a casualty of the social media craze. Etiquette can guide you successfully through the age of social media. From Facebook, to MySpace, Lindedin and Twitter; social media and social networking is quickly becoming an indispensable part of our lives. It is a tool used by virtually everyone at every age to stay “linked” or connected in a quick and easy format of your choosing.
This tool follows the same social rules that are utilitzed in all other aspects of our lives. And as the web is global and always working I caution you to be on your best behaviour when posting stories or pictures to any type of social media.
While social media offers; versatility, where everyone has a place in this realm a sort of something for everyone; it’s ”social.” You can engage with others when you want and there always seems to be someone else there; its’s fast because we want it NOW; it’s also cost efficeint for companies to communicate with their target audience; oh, did I menion it’s FREE. It’s growing! A recent report states that Twitter has exceeded 10 million accounts up 700% over last year, Facebook has over 200 million users, our President even uses it, his prowess with social media is said to have won him the election.
So start, if you haven’t already, blogging, tweeting, linking; whichever suits your fancy. Most of all be mindful of pressing the publish or post button; you wouldn’t want to be responsible for someone loosing their job or not getting one becasue of something you posted. The internet can bring that all important viral marketing to your doorstep without you ever having to leave your home. But with that comes the responsibility of honorable intentions, trust and respect. Keep this in mind and you will be sure to be a social media success.
Stay tuned for more information on the etiquette behind the social media craze.

Write here, Write now!

Somebody, somewhere out there is wanting to hear from you….

There is plenty to be thankful for and even more ways to express your appreciation in this time of change and uncertainty. Sending a note is a quick, easy and inexpensive way to let another know that you are thinking of them.

Always handwrite your notes. Poor penmanship is not an excuse. No one can judge you when you are writing from your heart. Your English teacher or your mother is not looking over your shoulder. Put the pen to paper. Do it NOW.

Write as though you are speaking – it’s more genuine. Think out loud on paper, you might be surprised what will come out.

Go as formal or as informal as you want. As long as you are expressing yourself you are never wrong. It’s a lasting impression. Give someone a gift today, write a note. It can turn a trip to the mailbox into a private, exhilarated experience.

Don’t have the money to purchase a gift for someone? Send a note. Embellish it with pictures, drawings, share a favorite quote, rose petals or not….but send it. Have fun, recall a special time with that person, laugh out loud on paper. Most importantly, BE YOURSELF.

Thank you notes:
Send your thank you note as soon as possible after the event, the gift or the sharing of time. Do it in style with stationery that reflects your personality.

Be specific when sending a thank you note:
Dear Jennifer,
It was so nice to have you at our wedding. Thank you for the toaster. I will think of you often when Rob brings me breakfast in bed. Rob will bring me breakfast in bed, won’t he?
Fondly,
Jane

Be specific about the gift you have received, mention how you will utilize the gift. Go ahead, get creative, be fun, be thankful. Taking the time to do this will let the sender know that you truly appreciate what they have done or given to you.

Forgot to send your note? Embarrassed that you are sending it late….send it anyway. Go ahead, it’s okay. It certainly is better than not sending one. It’s never too late to show someone you are grateful or that you care about them.