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Editing/Proofreading Services | | The Art of the Thank You Note!! - Make sure you personally write your thank you with clear and legible handwriting on stationary. Thank you notes should never be word processed. If your writing is not legible you can print the note. Writing demonstrates your confidence and sincerity.
- Write, at least, three sentences and try to remember something unusual or unique about the person, experience(s) you have had together, or the gift. Mention that in the note.
- Include some humor whenever possible, but only when appropriate.
- Try not to begin the note with “Thank you for...” Start with some news, a recollection of the event or visit. “I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed the visit” “Graduation was an exciting event”
- The purpose of your note is to show your appreciation and to make the recipient feel good about what he or she has done. Be sure to mention what you are grateful for—taking time out of your busy schedule, advice, generosity, etc.
- Always date your note. This will help the recipient remember when it arrived.
- Always include your return address on the outside of the envelope.
- Remember to proof read your note before you send it to be sure you have said what you wanted to say. Check for spelling or grammatical errors.
- Make sure your note does not sound like the average thank you note by always mentioning the gift by name. This way the note is more personal. For example: “All my friends are jealous of my new stereo” “You must have read my mind to know I wanted a garlic press”
- If money is the gift always state what you are going to do with the money. “I’m planning to buy a shirt I have really wanted” “I am saving for a computer”
- If the gift is hospitality be sure to mention specific things you did that made the visit special. taking a hike, having your picture taken by a historic monument.
§ Send your note in a timely manner (within ten days). However, a late note is better than no note. “When it comes to expressing gratitude, the written word is worth a thousand murmurs! A thank you is never wrong!” Peggy Post |
