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How to Make Your Thank You Notes Special
Make thank you notes special so loved ones know you care.
Thank you notes should be a sincere expression of your gratitude to friends, family and coworkers for a
gift or gesture that you appreciate. When such is the case that you have to send a large quantity of
thank you notes (after your wedding, for example) expressing your gratitude in a sincere fashion can be
a challenge. After all, how many thank you notes can a person write before they fall victim to cliche
thank you messages? Don't worry, with a little extra effort, you can make your thank you notes special
and let loved ones know you appreciate them.
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
1. Step 1
Make Thank You Notes Special by Being Specific
The number one rule in writing thank you notes is to make them personal. A thank you message
that says thanks for the gift simply will not do if you really want to express your gratitude in a
special way. As you write each of your thank you notes, pay attention who the note is to and
specifically mention what you are thanking them for (the wedding album, the toaster from your
gift registry, etc.)
2. Step 2
Thank You Notes Should Be Handwritten
As tempting as it may be to create a one size fits all thank you card message on the computer
and then send out 200 copies, you simply can't. Your thank you notes should be handwritten, by
you.
3. Step 3
Thank You Notes Can Include a Token of Your Appreciation
While it would come across as obnoxious to give an elaborate gift to everyone you send thank
you notes to, you can include a small gift to express your appreciation. A bookmark, a
refrigerator magnet or a packet of seeds for the garden are all good choice to add a little extra to
your thank you notes.
4. Step 4
Thank You Notes Should Be Timely
While etiquette experts have varying opinions about how long you can wait to send thank you
notes, there is no one who will disagree with sending them sooner than later. People appreciate
a timely acknowledgement of a gift.