The holiday season is a flurry of festive events, visits with loved ones and piles of gifts. With so many things happening over the course of a few short and hectic weeks, it can be difficult to remember one of the most important things to do: say "thank you."
As Bob would say, a "thank you" doesn’t cost a penny. But the impact of a heartfelt, simple sharing of your appreciation for someone’s effort during the holidays can be priceless.
The perfect thank you doesn’t have to be complicated. You can write a simple note or send a small token of appreciation like a gift card to Bob Evans restaurants. The options are many, but the basics of writing the perfect message remain the same. Read on for how to write a perfect thank you note during the holidays.
Thank you notes may be primarily thought of in response to a gift, but there are many more opportunities to brighten someone’s day with a note of gratitude.
A few occassions that you may want to say "thank you" include:
The impact of a "thank you" will surely last longer than the time it takes you to write it.
Almost as important of the "thank you" itself is ensuring the spelling of your recipient’s name is correct. Nothing can deflate a thank you faster than a typo in your greeting.
During the holidays, you’ll often be writing to people you may not talk to frequently or family members that have had recent name changes due to life milestones.
Make sure you triple-check the spelling of the name of the person you are thanking. If you're not quite sure of the right spelling, it’s OK to ask. After you've ensured their name is spelled correctly on your note, be sure to check the envelope as well.
When writing a "thank you" notes, it’s extremely important to be specific about why you are thanking someone in the first place. Clearly stating your reason is a simple detail that often gets lost, but helps set your "thank you" apart from the rest.
Here are some examples:
You don’t have to elaborate much, but acknowledging someone’s thoughtfulness is much more genuine when you go beyond a generic “thank you for the gift.”
Going into detail about how you’ll use a gift or the lasting appreciation of a helpful action is the secret to a stellar note. Painting a picture can help your recipient visualize your thanks in a real world setting.
By adding in these small details, you can take your thank you from good to great.
You’re almost at the end of your note, so it’s time to get personal. After your main thank you, adding in a warm closing sentiment is a nice touch.
Depending on how well you know the person, you can add in something specific, like, “we can’t wait to see you in July at the annual cookout” or keep it informal for acquaintances with a simple, “would love to show you around if you are ever in the area!”
Avoiding repetition and tailoring your note to the person, helps make your note feel personal and much more impactful.
You’ve done it! You’ve written a heartfelt "thank you" with specifics and personal touches. Now all you have to do is sign it! You can choose from any number of warm sign offs like "Love," "Sincerely," "Warmly." Choose the greeting that makes you most comfortable.
Thank you notes are best written while the feeling of receiving the gift is still fresh. But even if you don’t get your notes out immediately, the most important thing that you write them at all.
If you want to include a little bit extra thanks in your note, you can include a gift card to every day places, like Bob Evans. Putting a small amount on a gift card as thanks is easier than ever. You can order and personalize gift cards online, making for an easy, instant thank you note.
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