How To Write A Thank You Card

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-size: large;">I had a speaking engagement recently during which I alluded to the importance of writing thank you cards. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">A sea of confused faces looked back at me. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I was somewhat shocked when I realized that people really didn't know what I was talking about. They told me that thank you's these days, if they happen at all, arrive via email, or even worse via text.</span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAnLfrq58fgprPEPqe5rgajKZBZk80PtK4omrUwowB8WkDsl1Kx4JRHQjln00WNQPqp8TNyToeJLmmGqR_JOCpg6eFaqk6qQ-4a4e85k2FfcuBZmchKuelfJvRupQxLm0IFRTHZZIeduc/s1600/NOTE-CARDS-MADE-BY-GIRL-.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAnLfrq58fgprPEPqe5rgajKZBZk80PtK4omrUwowB8WkDsl1Kx4JRHQjln00WNQPqp8TNyToeJLmmGqR_JOCpg6eFaqk6qQ-4a4e85k2FfcuBZmchKuelfJvRupQxLm0IFRTHZZIeduc/s1600/NOTE-CARDS-MADE-BY-GIRL-.jpg" title="Made-By-Girl-Thankyou-Cards" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thank You Cards From <a href="http://madebygirl.blogspot.com/2013/10/thank-you-note-cards.html">Made By Girl</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Receiving a hand written card tells you that the person sending it took time out of their day to acknowledge you. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Whether it was for a gift, an introduction in business, a lunch or a dinner party ~ whatever the event, your thoughts/kindness/generosity/hospitality/friendship were appreciated. It takes effort (albeit minimal effort) to choose a card, pick up a decent pen, and compose a few thoughts.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">And those thoughts are really lovely to receive, and can make a great impression.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje0Pg2Ccshy6aXk1VT_GarnkHVIRNGGZj4uQunQOBC-lfVpea44qtG877vDp4gZBwPXGohdl8Th4LKbD7PVd8aCUkOP9aAZOs2AkIMTewOipVeAfP9Bm_kl7Qnr2QkxL56YQ__QKVO3ZU/s1600/made+by+girl+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje0Pg2Ccshy6aXk1VT_GarnkHVIRNGGZj4uQunQOBC-lfVpea44qtG877vDp4gZBwPXGohdl8Th4LKbD7PVd8aCUkOP9aAZOs2AkIMTewOipVeAfP9Bm_kl7Qnr2QkxL56YQ__QKVO3ZU/s1600/made+by+girl+2.jpg" title="Made-By-Girl-Thankyou-Card-001" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Thank you card from <a href="http://madebygirl.blogspot.com/2013/10/thank-you-note-cards.html"><span style="color: blue;">Made By Girl</span></a></span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">In this particular case I was speaking to a group about putting your best foot forward in business, but being that its now the the day after Christmas, there is no more perfect time to talk about the art of showing your gratitude.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>How To Write A Thank You Card</i></span></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">1.) Start by keeping a variety of thank you cards on hand.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Simple monogrammed cards are fabulous, as are regular thank you cards. Check out websites such as <a href="http://madebygirl.blogspot.com/2013/10/thank-you-note-cards.html"><span style="color: blue;">Made By Girl</span> </a>for stylish, modern cards</span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoFLfXRVxEYGx_toqWs1xMwv719c8OxlBzZREAcBS5W0aXzEFv_PmkmMIJc3PUdhHvKM7aArhVeGZj3NL1WZxVfhNAryvCOwb6RoW8SEY1lJjuTsBulCUEfyRH0g3jSuurkrWIwl66sDY/s1600/made+by+girl+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoFLfXRVxEYGx_toqWs1xMwv719c8OxlBzZREAcBS5W0aXzEFv_PmkmMIJc3PUdhHvKM7aArhVeGZj3NL1WZxVfhNAryvCOwb6RoW8SEY1lJjuTsBulCUEfyRH0g3jSuurkrWIwl66sDY/s1600/made+by+girl+1.jpg" title="Made-By-Girl-Thank-You-Card-003" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Note Card from<a href="http://madebygirl.blogspot.com/2013/10/thank-you-note-cards.html"> <span style="color: blue;">Made By Girl</span></a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">2.) Thank the person for the gift/introduction/event.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">3.) *If its a gift, say something about how it will be used.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">     *If it was a business introduction, connection, or some other form of business benefit to you, in a sentence or two acknowledge how or why you appreciate it, or how it may impact you.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">    e.g.<i> "I needed to make some connections in publishing and Bill is going to introduce me to X"</i></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">     *If it was an event, say something about how fun it was (even          if it wasn't), how much you liked the </span><span style="font-size: large;">food/drinks (even if you        didn't), or what a great blend of guests they put together (even        if it was hellish). The point is they made effort, and then                included you, so show gratitude.</span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_vjmpZOsRUutpxqdIuPbJSac_EykmpKLMJpc2m_hEmskV8rFnQ42eBZrI_r8RLxhd673lWJ9-nORkuOP-PifNKeAZxcCLkL2SATqeD1nJhZ9s1TJLnIdH7SUYcAuQagoSCs74Rd0Dao0/s1600/made+by+girl+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_vjmpZOsRUutpxqdIuPbJSac_EykmpKLMJpc2m_hEmskV8rFnQ42eBZrI_r8RLxhd673lWJ9-nORkuOP-PifNKeAZxcCLkL2SATqeD1nJhZ9s1TJLnIdH7SUYcAuQagoSCs74Rd0Dao0/s1600/made+by+girl+3.jpg" title="Made-By-Girl-Thank-You-Card-002" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thank You Card From <a href="http://madebygirl.blogspot.com/2013/10/thank-you-note-cards.html"><span style="color: blue;">Made By Girl</span></a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">4.) Reference something about them or something happening in their life. This indicates that you pay attention to what they say, and that you are invested in them as a person. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Perhaps more important than the actual thank you itself.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">5.) Close with once again thanking them and indicating that you hope to  see them/talk to them again soon.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Be prompt sending your card, and know that receiving it may actually be the high point of someone's day.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyOZMZhPWglTqSMX1oYc-JexJSghQ5vYMPdQDiRbtwfVffalDYr-KslEkV6bEhIMba8FVpLfWuR9cmdRYXWr8nZxmRVxNabN9ERFsQ_qVFiZEwdLp_qVb0GAvC9x6xz9igVMt5TY82QOQ/s1600/thank-you-note-1024x684.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyOZMZhPWglTqSMX1oYc-JexJSghQ5vYMPdQDiRbtwfVffalDYr-KslEkV6bEhIMba8FVpLfWuR9cmdRYXWr8nZxmRVxNabN9ERFsQ_qVFiZEwdLp_qVb0GAvC9x6xz9igVMt5TY82QOQ/s1600/thank-you-note-1024x684.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

How To Write A Thank You Card

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