A Thank You note is a good way of making new friends and keeping the old ones. They can also be a good idea if you want to make a good impression on somebody you have met or have seen again, for example:
- People use Thank You notes when they go to an interview. A thank you note is a good way to thank someone for the interview. It also gives them a “heads up” on how well they might do at the interview. You can do this via a Thank You note sent after the actual interview.
- Another way people use Thank You notes is to thank someone for a job offer, promotion, or to thank them for their time. You can send A Thank You note in advance before the occasion or after the occasion. Some candidates will send one straight after an interview if they do not get the job. They are a good way of showing kindness and also good manners.
- A Thank You note is a good consideration to thank someone who has helped you out. It can be a good way of making an impression on someone if they have helped you out and will also make them feel happier.
Why People use Thank You notes
- To show people that they are grateful for what they have done for them. Or as a kind gesture to somebody that has done something very nice for them, i.e., helping them with interview skills, writing skills, etc…etc…
- As a good manners method to show everybody that you are grateful and what you think about the person.
What to write in a Thank You note
A thank you note is not mere way to say thanks for something. It can also serve as an apology. People will often use Thank You notes to apologize if they have done something wrong or have hurt someone’s feelings and want to say sorry.
How to write a Thank You Note:
Via email
If you are writing a thank you note via email, make the first sentence something less formal and personal so that the person is not put off by the letter. For example: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your kind hospitality.” The next part of the sentence should be something more formal. For example: “I enjoyed your company on Tuesday evening.” The last two sentences can be more personal but also less formal. “I hope you enjoyed our conversation.” “With kind regards,” “Your name.”
On paper
If you are writing a thank you note on paper, make the first sentence less formal, i.e., “Thank you for your kind hospitality last night.” The next sentence should be more formal. For example: “It was great to meet you and enjoy your company.” The next sentence can be a little bit less formal but less personal, i.e., “I hope to see you again soon.”
General Overview
Thank You Notes can also be informal and casual, i.e., it can be a short way of saying “hello” or “thank you.”
It happens when someone has helped the person in question by doing something for them that they don’t do. For example: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful meal on Saturday night. You were especially kind and helpful.”
When writing the date at the top of a thank you letter, it is always best to make sure that you write the date in full. For example: “Thank you for a lovely evening last night.”
Another important part of the Thank You note is to make sure that you sign your name. Again, it is best to sign two times so that the person has a good chance of getting the signature from the post office and not misremembering who sent it or when.
When writing your Thank You note, always ensure that there is a clear and definite end date. If you do not, the person will be waiting around for a long time and then assume that the Thank You note is not important or that you have forgotten them.
Make sure to always write your Thank You note in one continuous flowing paragraph. If writing a text message instead of a letter, it is best to keep the message as simple as possible. For example: “thank you for inviting me to your house on Tuesday night. I enjoyed your company. Next time I’m in town I’ll call to see you. Regards,”
Delivery time
When writing a Thank You note, always ensure that you sent it out within a week of the event. Otherwise, the person might forget about you and think that you do not appreciate what they have done for you.
(It is also important to remember that manners are as important today as they were hundreds of years ago.)
Tips for a good thank you note
A good quality thank you note should be short. It should show how grateful and thankful the person is for helping them out. Additionally, it also shows how kind and helpful they have been to them and that they have never forgotten about them at any time.
We often see people send a thank you note when somebody has given them something. A good quality thank you note can be used to say any of the following: “Thank you for the dress. I have worn it to too many parties now.” “Thank you for the shoes and clothes, they are lovely, and I will wear them tomorrow night. I love them.” “Thank you for the shoes and clothes, they are lovely, and I will wear them tomorrow night. I love them.”
A good quality thank you note is also a good way to say how grateful you are for something. Or for someone helping you in an interview, or giving your time to help someone out with their writing skills. It could be showing your gratitude for the hospitality of someone. It’s also a good way of making somebody feel happy that they have helped you out with something or made you feel happy. You can do this in a short and simple way, i.e., “Thank you for helping me with my interview.”
What about attachments?
When writing a thank you note, it is advisable to include an attachment. Such may include a piece of writing that they have helped you with, an interview reference, your name, etc. It shows the person that you have taken the time to write to them and thank them in advance for their help. This then creates a much warmer feeling between you and them. Remember, if you don’t include an attachment, this shows you are lazy and ungrateful.
Embrace the good idea to include a smiley face at the end of your thank you note, i.e. ;-). It shows the person that you are happy with them helping you out and are being friendly. The smiley face should always apply in thanks for things that have happened to you. It could be the interview or meeting someone, etc. It’s also good to leave a smiley face at the end of your email. This is showing that you are happy with everything that has happened to you.
