How to Write the Perfect Thank You Note
Patty Clark
January 21, 2017
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I know that we're already half way through January (or maybe a little further), but if you're like me and you're busy all the time, thank you notes tend to get written a bit after they should have been.
Writing a good thank you note is so important because it shows people that you are professional, you care, and you're on top of things. Often, writing a good thank you note can take some time or is very hard. Sometimes the note seems way too short and it feels awkward. Here is a format for a perfect note that works for all your Christmas (or birthday) thank you's!
Steps:
Writing a good thank you note is so important because it shows people that you are professional, you care, and you're on top of things. Often, writing a good thank you note can take some time or is very hard. Sometimes the note seems way too short and it feels awkward. Here is a format for a perfect note that works for all your Christmas (or birthday) thank you's!
Steps:
- Get cute stationery! Even the dollar store will have good options. Ones that say "Thank You" on the front are especially good, but even ones with just a print or a picture will work, too. The stationery that is in the picture above is from Papyrus!
- Find a pen that won't smear on the card (or if you are using a pen that will, like pilot pens, make sure each line dries before you move onto the next one). I use PaperMate Flair Felt Tip Pens because they don't smear at all on card stock.
- Write the letter using this format:
Dear ____________,
Thank you so much for the _____________ that you gave to me for Christmas! It was so thoughtful of you. (Then a sentence about how you like it or when you use it. Ex: The jacket is so warm and fits me really well!). It was so nice seeing you (if they gave it to you in person). ~OR~ I miss you so much! We have to visit soon (if they mailed it to you). I hope you had a really nice holiday! Happy New Year!
Love, (or Thank you again, or From,)
_________________ (Your Signature)
4. Put the letter in an envelope, and address it.
5. Make sure you put your return address in the upper left corner, then stamp it and mail it!
Writing a thank you note is really simple, and people enjoy receiving them a lot! A thank you email works in a pinch, but a real letter has a much better effect.
