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2torial #0547:
Learn2 Write a Thank-You Note
The write stuff
Let's say Aunt Mable just sent you a faux Ming
dynasty vase and you're not quite sure what to do
with it. First things first: set it down and get
out your pen. It's time to write a thank-you note
(even if Ming ain't your thing).
If someone does something especially nice for you, it's important
to let that person know how much you appreciate it. A thank-you
note is the perfect means to do so. It's a personal touch that's
enjoyed by all involved. Besides, it only takes a few minutes, and
the results can last much longer.
Even if you've already said thank-you in person or by telephone,
it's still appropriate to send a note--even for close friends and
family you see all the time.
Thank-you notes are appropriate for gifts, special occasions, favors
and even job interviews. They should be sent within a few days (unless
they are for wedding gifts, in which case you generally have up
to a month of leeway) after you spend time together or receive something.
What to say depends on the situation, and there's no special formula
to follow. Being sincere is what matters most.
Everyone enjoys getting personal mail. And we're not talking e-mail
here--it just doesn't measure up to a handwritten message. A thank-you
card is like a gift in itself. It's something many folks hold on
to so they can always remember the occasion.
If you look at writing thank-you notes as a fun thing to do, rather
than a chore, putting one together becomes a snap. Just think about
how happy the person who gets it will be.
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