Way back in January 2013 I did a post on why I hate thank-you notes, and I tell you - I *still* get people finding my blog by Googling that topic, and sending me messages. So, this is something I've been mulling for a long time.
I've gotten a new perspective on the topic lately as I've been reading Seanan McGuire's October Daye urban fantasy series. The stories are set in a contemporary world where Faerie exists and interfaces with the human one. It's interesting to me that one of her world rules is that the fae are exceedingly careful about saying "thank you" as it implies a contract and obligation.

AND, it explains why I really dislike the use of "thank-you in advance." How much more of an obligation does THAT create?

Love that series (yours and hers).
ReplyDeleteAww - thank you!! :D
ReplyDeleteAh! I HATE it when authors email requesting a book review or blog post, attach tons of material, and close with a 'thank you in advance'.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to check out McGuire's UF series, it sounds interesting.
Oh yes! I'll bet you get that. It implies that you'll do it, too.
DeleteI think you'd like this series. Lots to learn from what she's done. And book 6 is everything :D