Maybe you received a great house warming gift and want to say thank you to the person who gave it.Maybe you want to show your appreciation for a birthday gift.It can be difficult to come across as grateful when you write a thank you.Pick the type of card you are going to use for the note and then write a thank you note.Then, use nice, simple wording to create the note.You should polish the note before sending it off.
Step 1: Pick the type of card you will use.
There is a simple image or text on the front of the physical thank you card.You can use personalized stationery with your name on it to write the card.A handwritten card can make a note more personal.You can use an online program to design and type out a thank you card.It will be forwarded to the person.Some Ecards, American Greetings, and Punchbowl offer free online cards.
Step 2: The recipient should be met by the greeter.
The person's name should be followed by a greeting like "Dear" or "To".If you have a close relationship with the person, you can use their first name in the greeting.You can use their full name if you have a more formal relationship with them.Before you write a greeting, make sure to check the spelling of the person's name.You don't want them to get their name wrong.
Step 3: Write a message of thanks.
If you are thanking the person for a gift, make sure to include a message of gratitude and how much you appreciate it.The gift should be named so that the message is personal.You can say thank you for the gift.You are so kind and I really appreciate it.I will treasure your gift.Thank you so much.
Step 4: A message of thanks can be created.
Mention this in the note if you are thanking the person for something.Make sure to thank the person for their help.You can write, "Thank you so much for your help at the event last week."I would like to thank you for volunteering your time and energy.Thank you for picking me up at the airport the other day, I appreciate all your hard work.I am lucky to have a friend like you.You are the best.
Step 5: It's a good idea to include a forward looking statement.
If you know the recipient well, you may mention when you hope to see them again or that you will talk to them soon.A forward looking statement can add a friendly, casual tone to the note and let the recipient know you are enthusiastic about your relationship with them.If you write, "I look forward to seeing you at the party next week and catching up with you in person", you are saying that you hope we can get together for a backyard barbecue soon.
Step 6: End with you.
Wrap up the thank you note with a short sign off, such as "sincerely" or "best," if you know the recipient well.
Step 7: You should check the note for spelling.
When you have finished writing the card, read it over and make sure there are no errors.Before writing a thank you card, you should write out a rough draft and check it over.If you are creating the card online, you can easily modify it before sending it out.You can check for spelling errors by reading the note backwards.If you want to make sure the note is correct, you need to identify all the punctuation.To make sure the spelling of the person's name is correct, double check the note.
Step 8: The note should be easy to read.
The flow and tone of the note should be looked over.The note should include a specific mention of the gift or service you are thanking the recipient for.If you are close to the recipient, make sure the note has a friendly, intimate tone.The language in the note should be easy to read.The message needs to be short and to the point.
Step 9: Within a month of receiving the gift, send the card.
Put the thank you note in an envelope and send it out within a month of receiving the gift or service.A month is enough time for the recipient to be thanked and remember to give the gift again.The sooner you can send a thank you note, the better.It can seem rude to be late for a thank you note for more than a month.