Writing a Thank You Note

Posted: Feb 09, 2012 |Comments: 0 |

So you have decided to write a Thank You Card as you watch in admiration of all the awesome presents you just racked from your birthday or another event? Good idea, but now you are totally stuck about the social intricacies and the "softie" you have to become to write this darn thing. As you sit in a reluctant manner, your mind automatically decides to open your smartphone and update your Facebook or Twitter status...

STOP

You are not alone. I am surprised that most people do not ask about this idea with their friends and family members. Writing a Thank You Card can be genuinely difficult and daunting because often times people do now know how to express themselves. But before you get a move on, do yourself a favor and buy some personalized stationery.

Lets go back to step one...

  1. Take out a sheet of paper

  2. Think of as many adjectives you can that are closely associated with the emotion you feel for them.

  3. Now write about how you feel. Begin with a simple greeting and progessively let your words guide you to convey your message. For instance, "Thank You Jenny for coming to our engagement ceremony. Your presence was truly appreciated"

  4. Experss the gracious offer through gratitude. Again, a simple "Thank You" would suffice.

  5. Discuss use of the gift. Clearly, if you liked the gift so tell the recipent the marginal benefits of getting the gift itself. If you do not like the gift, simple pertain and discuss the aesthetic appeal that it provides.

Remember, it does not have to be fancy. It just has to be filled with sincerity. Small realistic statements usually do the trick. Be honest about what you mean as you do not have to confuse your reader with fancy words or terms that will confuse them. Instead, just write how you feel and your true nature of sense and emotion will pour. Remember, not everyone is Edgar Allen Poe, so your receipents know that you had good intentions behind your aspiring notes.

P.S: Here is a little secret, keep writing Thank You Notes and I promise you will get better at them.

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