From thanking the host of a dinner party to sending your thanks for birthday gifts, putting your gratitude down on paper can often feel like a daunting task. You may struggle to sound truly genuine, or find that the hardest part is just picking up a pen. To make the process a little bit easier, and the outcome more meaningful, here are three tips for a lovely thank you note:
- Be specific: describe what you like about the gift, and how you intend to enjoy it. If you’re thanking a host, remind them of a moment that you especially enjoyed during the event. Remember: specifics are almost always interesting, but generalities almost never are.
- Add visual thanks: make your expression truly personal by including a photo of yourself with the gift, or with the host of the event you attended. You can add up to 4 photos in Cardstore.com’s personalized thank you cards.
- Reference the gift-giver’s connection to you: let them know how that you appreciate their presence in your life. A thank you note can also be an opportunity to connect and catch up with someone you love.
More great resources on how to write a thank you note:
This article by Leslie Harpold leads you through the process of writing the perfect thank you note.
Emily Post Thank You Note Q&A answers questions like, When is writing a thank you note necessary?
The Love Letter squad has great tips in their article- “Thank You, Nasty Chore or Real Joy?“.
Remember that in this age of instant communication, the most important element of a thank you note is the note itself –the tangible form of your heartfelt sentiment.
