THANK YOU NOTE TIPS!!

THE PURPOSE OF A THANK YOU NOTE

There are few things as powerful as a good thank you note. Simple and elegant, they show the recipient your gratitude and your social skill. Sure, you can send a text or an email, but sending a handwritten thank you note says that you went out of your way to sit down and write a special message to someone who deserves it.

Sentiments that are personalized for the recipient truly have the power to make someone’s day better while elevating your appreciation for someone’s help, gift, or kind gesture. Sending custom thank you cards to your family and friends is the perfect way to express your gratitude on a deeper level for just about any occasion.

Of course, in the age of the internet, it can be difficult to put our thoughts on paper. We’ve all struggled at times to find the right words to say when thanking family, friends, or associates. If you use these easy step-by-step instructions you’ll be a professional at crafting your thank you notes in no time.

WHAT TO WRITE IN A THANK YOU NOTE

You can simplify your thank you card writing process by sticking to a few core rules and tips that add clarity. Since you’ll want to craft the perfect note of gratitude, always assess your relationship with the recipient to guide your wording. Follow steps one through six below if you’re having trouble deciding what to write in a thank-you note:

1. Open your card with a greeting that addresses your card recipient. “Dear,” is a safe standby greeting that is commonly used for notes and cards. If you have a closer relationship with your card recipient you may decide to just use the recipient’s name or even a nickname. One thing to make sure of here, is that you’re using the correct form and spelling of the person’s name and anyone else’s names you might be using in your thank you message.

2. Write a thank you message to express your gratitude. Next, it’s your chance to say what are arguably the two most important words in the card: thank you. You’ll want to make sure your thanks makes an appearance at the beginning of any thank you message. Although it seems like two short words, there are many different ways to say thanks. When trying to find the perfect words, just keep in mind who it is you are speaking to and use your own personal style to guide your selection.

3. Add specific details to your thank you card. To make each thank you note a one-of-a-kind, it’s important that you add specific detail to your thanks. What exactly is it that you are thanking this person for? Did they do something more, something that specifically made you feel special? If so, include that in the note. There are a lot of occasions that deserve special thanks. Like we said before, people love to feel appreciated and remember that they might not even know that they made a special impact on you until you thank them for it. If they gave you a gift, now would be a good time to describe how you’re going to use it. If they threw you a party, tell them what your favorite part was. If you are close with the card recipient, you can include inside jokes or anything special that the two of you share. Crafting a sincere and heartfelt thank you card message is all about personalization.

4. Write a forward-looking statement. Mention the next time that you may see them, inquire about something going on in their life, or just let them know that they are in your thoughts.

5. Reiterate your thanks. As you begin to close your thank you card, restate your reason for writing the note. Add details to say thanks in a different way. This also serves as a great way to signal that your thank you note is coming to an end.

6. End with your regards. The sign off you select will depend on your relationship with the recipient. For more formal thank you letters like a post-interview thank-you note or a letter for your boss, select a professional closing. If you are crafting a more personal message for your wedding thank you notes or bridal shower thank you cards, you might select a warmer closing.

Thank you notes are appropriate for many different occasions. Anyone who throws a party gives a gift or takes the time to do something for you deserve to be appreciated. If someone went out of their way for you it’s nice of you to acknowledge it. There is no event, action or occasion that doesn’t deserve thanks. Your thank you messages don’t have to be two pages long, short and sweet will do the trick.

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TROY HOLT

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