Are you supposed to send a thank you, for a thank you gift?

no, i don't think so, then the 'thank yous' would never end! all that i think you need to do is say a heart felt thank you to her and leave it at that. no need for more.

Id make sure to thank them some how even if its just a phone call.

i guess it wouldn't hurt to say thank you for a thank you gift. after all, you feel glad for receiving that thank you gift right? it doesn't matter if its already a thank you for something. as long as you are happy that you received something, then it would be nice to say thank you.

well that could lead to an endless cycle, couldn't it? I would think it a courtesy to acknowledge receipt of the gift card and thanks - so that she would not concern herself with whether or not you received it. either a phone call or email should be sufficient.

This is such an interesting discussion. Courtesy says if you receive a gift, you must thank the person who gave you the gift, but what if the gift was a way of thanking you for something you did for that person? A return thank you for a thank you?? Sounds very formal and funny. In my opinion you should just call and tell your sister how much you appreciated the gift card and it was thoughtful of her to keep in mind your favorite store. If it were my sister I would have even told her that no gift or card was ever needed, she could take me for granted anytime, but you know how best to deal with your sister, she shouldn't feel offended. Bottom line is according to me family is supposed to be there for each other, but the fact that she appreciated your effort is very thoughtful on her part. You need not send another card to say thank you, it would be too formal.

That is an interesting one. I think I would just call and tell her she didn't have to do it, that you were helping just to be helping but you do appreciate it and love the gift card, will put it to good use.

I don't know that it's necessary to send a thank you note for the gift card. I probably would make a call since I don't have any cards at home. Guess it depends on the person who sent the gift card and why. It was nice of your sister to send you something you can use for helping her out.

I do not know what the ettiquite queen qwould say. But I feel if this was done then the thank you's would be nonstop wouldn't they? I say the next time you see her I'd thank her personally. No card though. My opinion is all. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

Yes, I would. It won't inspire a thank you card for the thank you card, so don't worry about that. LOL I know you that, I'm being silly. I would send it to my sister because she is 'like' that. Now if I sent her a thank you gift, I'd actually prefer a phone call of thanks, rather than a card.

Hi there. Look its entirely up to you, wether or not you send a thank you card or gift. If you feel like you want to thank them again, a phone call of appreciation is just as good. But it is entirely up to you. Its your choice, not compulsory lol...

LOL!! I have often wondered this myself. I will be eager to read the other responses. My personal thought is that a phone call to say thank you to her would suffice- plus then she knows you received it, too.