If you get a lot of gifts at once, say at a party, shower, or wedding, keep a list of what you received and who gave it to you. Ask a friend to help if you need to.

2torial #0547: Learn2 Write a Thank-You Note Use your own voice Too many people send thank-you notes that sound like they came from a machine. With a little practice, though, making the words sound friendly and natural will become second nature. The first thing to remember is to be sincere. You want to thank the person in the same tone you'd use if you were saying it face-to-face. Try saying your thank-you out loud before you write it down. Use a separate sheet of paper to practice first if you need to. Just imagine the person you're writing to is standing right there. Usually the first thing that comes to mind ends up being the perfect thing to say. For example, something formal like: "Dearest Aunt Mable, Thank you so much for the beautiful vase. What a kind and wonderful gesture" probably isn't the way you'd express yourself if she were there. Instead, something like: "Hello Mable, What a beautiful vase! You have such a talent for finding unique things. I'm looking forward to your next visit so you can see how great it looks in my house" sounds much more unique and personal. Step 3