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How to write a thank you note that is appreciated

If you think about yourself. Do you prefer a very nice but printed card over a note with a personal feeling expressed. You might say - I dont care, it is the card that matters.
Well - others would say - a personal handwritten card is more precious.

I say to you, it depends on who you write it to. Some would love to have a beautiful card with a personal touch added inside. Again sombody you are close to could be more happy over a all-to-gether handwritten little note.

Personally I have recieved e-cards that have warmed my heart so much! My friend took the time to remember me with a card - that is precious in itself

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Thank You to Office for Sympathy During Illness

Dear [Client],

I just wanted to thank you again for your incredible kindness. My husband's condition has been stressful, but being able to care for him without worrying about losing wages certainly lightens our load.

I so appreciate your concern and understanding. I won't forget this!

Sincerely,

Dear Rachel and Tom,

Thank you so much for the Tiffany glasses. Those glasses were one of the first things Anthony and I registered for because we both loved them immediately. Now whenever we use them we will think of you! Thanks also for helping make our big day so special. It was wonderful to see you there.

Best wishes,

Dear Colleagues,

As you know, my last day at [Current Company] is [date].

Before I go, I wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed my time here. Thank you all for your support, patience, and friendship over the past year. You are a special group of people and I will definitely miss you.

I can be reached at my personal email address (email@email.com) or at home, 555-767-1234. Please keep in touch!

Thanks again for everything.

Sincerely,

Thank you friends!

The gift from you is wonderful. I will treasure it always. You made my day so wonderful!
Thank you so very much!

Flowers for burrial.

I really appreciate that you sent flowers to us.
I have the card among my dear departeds belongings. So I will think about your kindness for a long time.

Dear ___,

You deserve a huge thank you for being such a wonderful and loving person. You have helped and inspired me to do the things that I only dreamed of doing. You are always there for me when I need your calming manner to help me through the day!

Without you I would not be the person I am today!

I can never be thankful enough for all your support.

Thank you for everything.

Best wishes,

A very useful book on how to write a thank you card

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A Complete Guide to Everything You'll Ever Write, now addresses a particular gap in many people's writing capabilities: the social note required for so many life passages and important occasions. Ironically, she says, our world of instant communications actually leaves us feeling isolated, and a personal note can remedy that by helping to create a sense of connection.

Personal Notes: How to Write from the Heart for Any Occasion

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Good lenses about writing a thank you note

Thank you notes

to be used in different situations

Some are empty - you fill them with your own words

Really nice thank you cards

The cards should reflect your feelings. A modest card is apropriate when thanking family and friends for flowers at a funeral.

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Books with text - suggestions

Here are some really good books that help you find what to say. And you can use these not only on cards - use them when ever your own vocabulary is empty....

What do people say about thank you notes?

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Socialcast Adds Thank You Notes: In this case, it is saying "thank you" to a coworker for a job well done. If you are using VMware's Socialcast collaboration tool, now you can, through an add-on app that they call Thanks. It is almost so deliciously simple and obvious you wonder why ...
Celebrate Your Newborn with Beautifully Simple Photo Gifts from Pinhole Press: COHOES, NY, Feb 16, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Pinhole Press, your online boutique for personalized photo gifts, today announced its new Baby Collection featuring birth announcements, thank you notes, shower sets, nesting products, gifts for new ...
The Importance of Saying Thank You: I spent the bulk of my Sunday writing thank you notes. My family has many people to thank these days, given the outpouring of prayers and kindnesses as we battle the cancer monster. The writing of thank you cards brings me great joy, involving a ritual ...
Students thank teacher's rescuers with valentines: Del Obispo Elementary School in San Juan Capistrano sends about 300 valentine cards and a thank-you note from first-grade teacher Kelli Groves to members of the Navy Seabees, California Highway Patrol and Santa Barbara County Fire Department who saved ...

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The Simple dollar: Any occation - and you can make it your own
When you stop working: How to say good bye to your former work mates
Bremer communication: A note written promptly and sincerely is an important ritual of etiquette that is much more effective and appreciated than a phone call or electronic message.

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Wedding Etiquette cards

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Thank You Do's and Don'ts

1. Never, Never, Never, send a preprinted thank you card. When you send a preprinted card, you are telling the person receiving the thank you that their gift didn't mean enough to you to even receive a mention in your note. A warm personalized, handwritten note, regardless how brief, tells the guest how much you appreciated the gift and how it will be cherished for years to come. Handwritten notes express sincerity.
2. Be sure to send thank you notes to friends and relatives who arrange showers and parties for you. It is appropriate to thank them for the party or shower in the same card you send thanking them for their gift.

Wedding etiquette: This is a very good link to go to when you need advises for your wedding. Both after and before.

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flicker Dec 18, 2011 @ 11:43 am | delete

Very helpful lens. I'm often at a loss as to what to say in thank you notes.

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stachelford Aug 15, 2011 @ 2:30 pm | delete

Loved your lens about thank you cards! I recently sent one to a really nice man who got his company to send me a free replacement cap for a device his company made (I wasn't the first owner of the device so I didn't expect to get the cap for free!) He later emailed me and said that my thank you note was the first he or anyone from his company had received in over 10 years! I guess it made the rounds around the office. It's so sad that these notes are becoming a forgotten art.

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Tipi Aug 14, 2011 @ 8:03 pm | delete

Wonderful advice and examples. So often, thank you notes just seem to be skipped over but the really are so very appreciated and one of those old fashioned traditions to revive.

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dellgirl May 13, 2011 @ 2:37 am | delete

Fantastic lens full of helpful tips & information. 5 stars for a very helpful lens, thumbs up, and favoriting. Have a terrific weekend!

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celeBritys4africA May 10, 2011 @ 4:28 pm | delete

A great, great help.
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