What is the etiquette for sending thank you notes for baby gifts? How long do people have to answer?
I supervise 15 people at work and 4 of them recently had babies. I sent presents and only one said thank you. Mind you, they are off work on family leave, but I still think they could take 2 minutes to send me an email. I wouldn't expect a written snail mail (I wouldn't do that, myself, these days.)
Same thing goes for birthday gifts -- I send everyone a gift card and only about half of them say thank you. I get notified when the card has been viewed online, so I know they got it.
Most of them are in their mid-20s, but isn't that old enough to be courteous? They're old enough to be having babies! And let me say again,
I'm their boss!
We all work remotely so are not in an office together, if that makes a difference.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfQNVE_FY0Y]Bye Bye Birdie - Kids (What's The Matter With...) 1963 - YouTube