GRADUATION ETIQUETTE
Whether you
have a child who is graduating from high school or college, there are certain
things you need to consider.
Invitations - A graduation announcement is not the
same as a graduation
invitation. If you receive an announcement, you are not obligated
to send a gift, although you may choose to do so.
If you
receive an invitation, consider yourself lucky, as most graduation ceremonies
limit the number of attendees. In this case, it's appropriate to give a gift,
but you are not obligated to do so.
When
to send invitations - Graduation
announcements and invitations should be sent out three or four weeks
before the scheduled date. They should be sent out separately
and hand addressed.
Gifts - Usually the
gift is something the graduate can use in the next phase of life. A gift
card is always nice, small appliances for their dorm, bedding, weekend luggage,
one of our etiquette courses are just a few ideas.
Flowers - Flowers are also a
thoughtful choice. It's tradition to present the graduate with a corsage
or boutonnière prior to the graduation ceremony, or a bouquet of flowers
afterwards.
Graduation Party - A graduation party is for close friends,
relatives, acquaintances and special guests. The graduate and the parents
should decide together whom they would like to invite.
Thank
you note -
Don't forget to send a hand written thank you note no later that two weeks
after the graduation celebration.
Congratulations to all students
moving forward to the next wonderful phase of their lives!
And to
all you Moms.... Happy Mother's Day
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