A prompt note feels most sincere, but a late note is always better than none.
Rules of thumb
- Gifts and favors: within a week or two
- Job interviews: within a day
- Hosting a meal or stay: within a few days
- Wedding gifts: as soon as you can; many etiquette guides suggest within about three months
- Late? Send it anyway, with a simple apology for the delay
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