On Thank You Notes

I am a big believer in hand written notes. My reasoning is as follows: it takes more effort to send a handwritten note and people deserve a little effort. My rule of thumb is when in doubt, send a thank you note. And send a thank you note on nice stationery!

Not sure it warrants a thank you note, send a thank you note.

Forgot to send one and now you think it's too late, send a thank you note.

Already sent an email thank you note? Send a thank you note.

Don't know how to send a thank you note? Google it and then send a thank you note.

Reasons you should undoubtedly send a thank you note:

- You received a gift

- You were treated to dinner

- You were a house guest

- You were hosted for dinner/brunch/lunch

- Someone recommended you for a job/wrote you a letter of recommendation/helped you get an interview

- You are leaving your job (so thank your boss!)

- You went on an interview

- Someone was nice to you

Example of how to write a thank you note:

Date

Greeting,

Thank you so much for the [insert]. It was very thoughtful of you. I cannot wait to use it at/for [insert occasion, usage].

[Some short anecdote or another line about them as a person]

Sign off,

Name