“instant thanks…”

July 28, 2013

Speaking of gratitude,  words of thanks are always best expressed in a note or card.  There’s something magical about sending a thank you note. Think about it: someone took the time to think of you with a gift.  Acknowledging that gesture with your handwritten words on paper is reciprocal and has real power.

Stories abound of how the handwritten “thank you note” has opened doors.  Since it is so rare these days, when someone actually takes the time to write a note of gratitude, that personal touch  makes a very positive impression.  Often, when the sender wasn’t the most qualified, he/she got the position or appointment merely because the individual took the time to write a “Thank you.”

Rubber stamping thank you’s make for an easy way-to-go.  I call them “instant thanks.” They can be elegant or just fun, and they’re easy.

TIPS: Always mention the gift you’ve received whether it’s an object or a gift of time. If you liked it- say so, if you didn’t like it- show appreciation for the thought.  Say: “Thanks for thinking of me,” and leave it at that.

Thanks are always best sent early.  However, just because time goes by, don’t hesitate to say in a few words…”Sorry, it’s taken me so long to thank you for___________.  And then launch right into your words of gratitude.

GIFT IDEA: Give a box of thank you notes as a gift for a special occasion or for the holidays!