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The Perfect "Thank You" Note

The Perfect
Paul Whicheloe
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The hardest part about saying "thank you" may be determining how to do it.

You should send a hand-written note...
  • If you are given a gift for a wedding, a graduation, or the birth of a child.

  • If you were given a gift that you didn't open in the giver's presence.

  • If you were an overnight guest at someone's home.

  • To acknowledge a condolence note, flowers, or a donation given in a loved one's name.

  • To acknowledge a note or a fruit basket given in response to an illness.


  • You can say "thank you" via phone or e-mail...
  • If you are sent flowers by your sweetheart or parents. (Do it promptly, so the sender knows they arrived.)

  • If you are given a gift by an employer or a colleague, or if you were thrown a baby shower or a birthday party at the office.

  • If you were a guest at a dinner or a party.
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