CARLY Thank You Notes (2024)

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Does anyone still write thank you notes? ›

While you may have noticed that thank-you notes for birthday gifts are not the norm they once were (back in the days when kids sent and received mail), the etiquette experts that HuffPost consulted all agreed that saying thanks is one gesture that never goes out of style.

Egyptian and Chinese cultures were the first known to exchange messages of goodwill and good fortune on pieces of papyrus. In the 1400s thank you notes were exchanged after someone invited you to their home.

A Text Is a Good First Step

"However, it is always best practice to follow up with a handwritten thank-you note. Texts can be overlooked or delivered at inopportune times, so the extra step of writing and mailing a personalized note ensures your message of gratitude is received."

They may not have a habit of keeping track of who gave them what or who did them a favor. They don't see the impact or importance. Millennials may not realize how much a thank you card can make a difference in someone's day or impression of them.

Post-Gift Thank You Card Wording & Etiquette

While your note doesn't need to be lengthy, a proper greeting, body (2-3 sentences), and sign-off is best when sending a thank you following a gift. Include phrases like "I love it!" or "it was perfect!" to make them feel great about their gift choice.

Opinions over thank you card etiquette may differ, but one thing is clear: whether you jot it down on paper or type it on your phone a text, saying thank you never goes out of style.

As the etiquette around sending thank you notes and Christmas cards is disappearing, it's clear that generational differences have had an influence. Younger people may not perceive politeness as strongly or be exposed to traditional practices such as handwritten messages of appreciation.

A handwritten thank-you note is the best way to demonstrate appreciation. So long as it is well-written, appropriately timed, and follows etiquette standards, a thank-you note allows an individual to stand out from other applicants who did not complete this courtesy.

"But good manners always dictate that a sincere thank-you note should be written to each guest who gave a shower gift—and a specially worded thank-you note should be written to the host or hostess of the event."

How do you text thank you in text? ›

For Diane Gottsman, a national etiquette expert and founder of The Protocol School of Texas, it's cut and dry when it comes to presents: “Always send a thank-you note for a gift,” she advises. “Even when someone says, 'Please don't,' smile kindly and get your pen and pretty stationery out when you get home.

Many recruiters and hiring managers expect candidates to follow up and submit a thank you note, so it's important that you send them a message within 24 hours after your interview. This also allows you an opportunity to review what makes you unique or why you're a great fit for the position.

Let us be clear: thank you notes are still a must.