All about the Thank You note!

Have you ever wondered what occasions deserve a thank you card? Well wonder no more! I have made a list of a few occasions that deserve, and are entitled, a thank you note, as well as a few general rules to follow when composing a powerful thank you note.

Always send thank you cards for the following occasions:

• Bridal shower gifts

•Wedding gifts

•Baby shower gifts

•Holiday and birthday gifts

•Graduation and housewarming gifts

•After a job interview

•Whenever somebody does something for you that is helpful

•When you establish a new professional network

•To customers thanking for their business

How to write a thank you note:

There are a few components to a thank you card that must be addressed in order to write an effective thank you note.

• Addressing the thank you note: Always start with “Dear", followed by either adding the person’s name if it is a friend you've known for years, or adding Mr. or Ms. if it’s for someone you just met, such as a new professional connection.

• Express your gratitude: Say thank you for the gift or opportunity you have been given.

• Express what you plan to do with the gift or opportunity that was given to you. You could also express what the opportunity or gift meant to you.

•Build on the relationship of the giver: Mention your relationship and when you expect to see each other again. (this is great for a follow up to an interview)

•Restate your gratitude:“Thanks again!”

•Sign your note with regards: Sincerely…

Tips

•Always hand write your note

•Send the card in a timely manner: the sooner the better

•Be sincere in expressing your gratitude for the gesture

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