{"id":1584,"date":"2015-12-29T17:33:07","date_gmt":"2015-12-29T17:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.therealgeobooth.com\/?p=1584"},"modified":"2015-12-29T17:33:07","modified_gmt":"2015-12-29T17:33:07","slug":"re-post-how-to-write-a-great-thank-you-note","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.therealgeobooth.com\/?p=1584","title":{"rendered":"Re-post: How to Write a Great Thank You Note"},"content":{"rendered":"

“Thank you, the phrase, ‘the greatest thing since sliced bread,’ for making me\u00a0seriously\u00a0wonder who’s in charge of deciding\u00a0what\u00a0the\u00a0greatest\u00a0thing is.” – Jimmy Fallon<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n
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I’m sure you received a lot of nice gifts for Christmas this year. \u00a0If you want to stand out as a man — to be the best version of yourself possible\u00a0—\u00a0take the time to sit down and write thank you notes to the ones who gave you those gifts. \u00a0Not only is expressing gratitude<\/a>\u00a0the right thing to do, sending thank you notes displays genuine old-school manners — the kind a gentleman should always show.<\/p>\n

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Take note! There will be a test later<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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If you’re new to the idea of thank you notes, or a bit out of practice, here are some tips to help make the process a breeze:<\/div>\n
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Place<\/strong> — Sit down in a comfortable spot. \u00a0I find working at a desk or table to be most conducive. \u00a0Have your materials ready so you can establish and maintain a rhythm. \u00a0It can help to have the gift you’re writing about in view, as I’ll explain in a bit.<\/div>\n
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Pen<\/strong> — If writing thank you notes is an art, ink is your medium. \u00a0Choose a pen that has enough ink and a sufficient line weight (0.5 or 0.7 mm, for example) so Grandmom doesn’t have to squint. \u00a0These words of yours might be kept, so think permanent thoughts.<\/div>\n
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Paper<\/strong> — Write your thank you notes on cards made for that purpose, or on quality paper or card stock — not loose-leaf or printer paper. \u00a0If you buy pre-packaged note cards, you’ll already have envelopes of the right size ready to go.<\/div>\n
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Prompt<\/strong> — A thank you note that arrives soon after you’ve received a gift shows grace. \u00a0A note that arrives months after the fact seems grudging. \u00a0Go for gracious and get those notes out within a week or so if possible.<\/div>\n
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Particular<\/strong> — Here is where having the gift in sight is helpful. \u00a0It’s also where you can shine. \u00a0Of course, say thank you for the sweater, but even better, express what you like about it — the color, the fit, how soft it feels, or how you’ll appreciate the warmth of it this winter. \u00a0Don’t overdo it — thank you notes are meant to be brief — but do offer details that help convey how your gift was a hit.<\/div>\n
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Personal<\/strong> — We all know how difficult it is to convey tone and inflection in writing. \u00a0And for better or worse, there are no emojis for handwritten notes. \u00a0In these cases, you must summon some words that speak to the relationship between you and your gift giving friends and relatives. \u00a0Even something as simple as, “You always give such thoughtful gifts,” can turn up the brightness in your note.<\/div>\n
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Postal<\/strong> — Sure it’s easier to send a text or an email — and I’ll admit that’s far better than not sending a note at all. \u00a0However, sending an actual note on dead tree\u00a0in your own handwriting is what separates the men from the boys. \u00a0Yes, you have to buy stamps, but you no longer have to lick them (progress!). \u00a0But those notes will set you apart in the minds of those who receive them and strengthen your relationships.<\/div>\n
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Pro tip:<\/strong>\u00a0 Thank you notes aren’t just for Christmas gifts. \u00a0Make writing and sending them a habit whenever you receive a gift — especially the gift of someone’s time.<\/div>\n
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So how about you?<\/strong> \u00a0In what ways do you intend to become a better note writer in the coming year? \u00a0Add your comments below.<\/span><\/h4>\n
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