How to Write a Thank You Note

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...because they didn't have to send you a gift in the first place.

by Leslie Hitchcock

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Start with stationery you love. This is Kate Spade if you are curious.

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The trick to a quality thank you note is in the sincerity & conveying how much you like the item you received. My personal best practices find that sending within a week of receipt is optimal timing.

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Thank them directly for the gift. I usually add some color on how thoughtful it was. I mean, they didn't HAVE to send me anything at all.

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Then affirm how the gift was right up your alley and how you'll use it. I've found this is helpful for grandmothers as they like hearing these things.

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Thank them one more time, for emphasis. And if you love them, be sure to say it!

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I'm extra girly and I like to have fun with the envelope. The USPS will deliver it even if you address it sideways, as long as you have a stamp. I know, I've sent some embellished stuff in the past.

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Bonus points if you get to use the gift as part of your thank you note: personal seal set!

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This guide was made by:

Leslie Hitchcock

San Francisco

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Southern expat. Sales Marketing Manager @TechCrunch. Fashion, tech, the Tar Heels, shoes, cheeseburgers; enthusiastically! Jackie Onassis & I share a birthday.