Feel free to add “xoxo,” “cheers,” etc but avoid statements like “best,” or “warm regards,” again, it seems too business-like. Then sign it with your first name - first + last names or a business signature are a little impersonal.Say something about the person, like, “you are such an amazing hostess”.Say something about what you are thanking the person for, like “I had such a great time at your party and met so many interesting people.”.Say thank you for the gift, invitation, favor, time, etc.It may seem like a time-consuming extra step but it’s worth it. Also, nothing looks worse than crossed out words or sentences on a pretty piece of paper. When it comes time to write a thank you note I’ll often write a draft - that way I can convey how I feel with the right verbiage. And, of course, when someone gives you a gift.When somebody invites you to a party or similar event.When you are a guest at someone’s home, be it for a dinner party or a weekend.When someone goes out of their way to do you a favor.Ok, so when do you write a thank you note? It’s never wrong to send a thank you note. Think about it - how exciting is it to receive a piece of snail mail that isn’t a bill or a Capital One credit card offer? There’s something amazing about the feel of nice stationery or a card in your hand. A note gives physical evidence of your gratitude and shows that the note writer really appreciates something. A digitized “thank you” can easily get lost in our over-full inboxes (both text and email.) A handwritten thank you note makes you stand out and seem more polished. It’s important to recognize and acknowledge the effort someone has made and a text message just doesn’t cut it. These kind of results aren’t just limited to “Gratitude Lists,” they also extend to things like thank you notes.ĭon’t underestimate the power of the hand-written note in this digital world. Studies also show that gratitude can lead to a better night’s sleep, something we all could use more of. Recent findings link gratitude to increased optimism and stress reduction. I have memories of my mother standing over me as I painstakingly wrote out thank you notes in a childish hand on personalized stationery. The importance of thank you notes was hammered into me at a very young age. A very important custom that is too often ignored or forgotten.
Long before Jimmy Fallon started writing them on his show, thank you notes have been a thing.
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