| re written rules and unwritten rules that go with | | | | return to sender, you won’t want to |
| sending holiday cards both nationally and internationally. | | | | forget new clients that you will want to stay in contact. |
| Several rules overlap when it comes to common | | | | Even though you may have 2000 holiday cards |
| sense and basic manners. When it comes to sending | | | | that you send out- be personal and sign each one. It |
| off international holiday cards for businesses- when is it | | | | makes a huge difference professionally and personally. |
| okay to trust in basic translation or when to hire a | | | | Going a step further and writing a personal message |
| professional translator to write those very important | | | | can make the world of difference. Only make sure |
| messages? | | | | your message to foreign countries is properly |
| One very important rule of thumb- purchasing | | | | translated. |
| pre-made holiday cards with a message in the foreign | | | | Don’t forget to include the staff or the |
| language already printed on the cards is most likely | | | | spouse in the greeting portion of the card and always |
| written and spelled correctly. You can order these | | | | use proper titles. |
| cards online from multiple locations and feel good | | | | All of these tips will ensure your don’t |
| about what message you are sending out. | | | | embarrass your company as well theirs. To make |
| Basic Business Holiday Card Etiquette | | | | sure your national and especially international cards are |
| Maybe the most important thing you can do is pay | | | | delivered in time, send them out early! Make a goal to |
| attention to traditions and religions. If you are unsure if | | | | have your cards out December 1st. When thinking if |
| your client celebrates Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or | | | | you should send anything besides a holiday-appropriate |
| Christmas , send a Happy Holidays, Seasons | | | | card, like sending chocolates, fruit cake or other edible |
| Greetings or Winter Wishes | | | | packages, think about the shelf-life and how the food |
| Make sure your list is up-to-date with correct | | | | will be received. More than likely if you wanted to send |
| names and addresses. If you do this on a regular basis. | | | | smoked fish, tightly wrapped chocolates or canned |
| Not only will you save on postage by avoiding | | | | nuts will always ensure that the food is fresh. |