Comments on: The Art of the Thank You Note http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/ Financial talk for the rest of us Sat, 16 Feb 2013 01:14:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Rob http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-479850 Rob Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:24:24 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-479850 Trent, thanks for a write up on how to write a “Thank you” note. I know I can be stronger in this area. I liked the idea of any time you make a new professional contact to send them a thank you note. I will try using this idea in the future. Thanks Trent!

]]> By: princess_peas http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-414636 princess_peas Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:28:00 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-414636 @Melinda – sorry for the late reply.

My suggestion is, buy a REALLY nice pen (I like a fountain pen but a good quality ballpoint can be just as good.) It sounds a bit silly, but holding a well-crafted, expensive pen to write the note WILL make handwriting look better on anyone. Also, taking the time to write the note carefully, aiming for the best you can get, when there are no interuptions, makes a massive difference too. And if all else fails, practise your good handwriting and see if it doesn’t improve! Even if it just enables you to write in a straight line on a blank card. However, taking the time to print in a nice font, whether you hand-sign the note or print that too also shows that consideration/personal touch, so my personal oppinion is that it’s fine to do so :-)

]]> By: Lauren @ LifeStyler http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-381021 Lauren @ LifeStyler Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:37:53 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-381021 I couldn’t agree more about the power of sending note cards. I always send thank-you notes for job interviews and I always feel like it puts me ahead of the game. On at least one occasion, it has sealed a job for me.

]]> By: Melinda http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-343869 Melinda Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:27:10 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-343869 Thanks Trent!

Just a question, what if your handwriting is atrocious? Seriously, my handwriting is so bad I really think it would leave a negative impression. Do you think it would have the same effect if I printed it in a nice font and hand signed it?

]]> By: Tall Bill http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-306628 Tall Bill Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:37:30 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-306628 Back in January 2005, I entered the Hospital – the first of 3 total & wheeled out the FRONT door in April 2006. A year later with family in tow, we visited each and every area I had been in & as we spoke briefly at each, my daughter hand wrote each caregivers name on the envelope for me to hand deliver to anyone that had cared for me. We had spent a few nights between homework signing each one & when it was all said and done 176 were in hand. I continue to get emails and calls from time to time thanking me for lifting their spirits so greatly as most head home never to be heard from again. It’s great to be able to write this & may this year be blessed with comfort for all.

]]> By: Margaret http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-79344 Margaret Sat, 29 Sep 2007 05:34:10 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-79344 For the kid about the money — for cash wedding gifts, I wrote something like, Thank you for coming to the wedding. It was great to visit you. We are saving our wedding money to put towards a house. — So you could say something like thanks for coming to my grad (or for thinking of me). I am putting my graduation money towards tuition at U of Whatever.

]]> By: donna http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-73498 donna Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:19:24 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-73498 I lost my cellphone in the toilet inside our company building and someone gave it back to me. would like to write a simple thank you letter for her…can u help me to do one.

Thanks & Regards,
Donna

]]> By: MINDY http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-69672 MINDY Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:28:46 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-69672 i had a short term relationship with a man that i met when i lived in nj.but i had to move. he is into his career and i have kids. he has none.we still keep in contact every so often.The relationship was in possible for either to continue. We are still friends. He sent me a 1000.00 check and card in the mail.how do i thank him with out him thinking i am interested in nothing more than friendship

]]> By: Jenners http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-40347 Jenners Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:04:45 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-40347 Thank you for this, Trent and everybody. I work for a non-profit and try to thank contributors ‘by hand’ even tho they get a printed TY letter with their receipt. Some of my co-workers agree that a personal TY is necessary, but are willing to settle for doing it by email. I can’t back it up with stats, but I am convinced that today more than ever, a hand-written TY note goes a long way to encouraging repeat contributions, b/c so few are doing it anymore. Besides, if they can pick up a pen to write a check, the least I can do is do the same to thank them.

]]> By: Brandon http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-35254 Brandon Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:58:41 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-35254 I have been in professional sales now for 10 years and love every minute! I continue to learn from each sales person who is in the top of their industry. I ask “Why are you the best? What do you do that makes a difference?” The number one reply I hear “Thank you notes, cards anything I can send them. I keep in front of my customers and prospects every chance I get.”
As you probably are already aware Tom Hopkins – -sales legend, is a huge advocate of sending thank you cards http://www.tomhopkins.com/article2.htm . Or does the name Joe Girard, Guinness Book of records holder as the worlds best sales person, and his law of 250 ring a bell (http://guerrillaconsulting.typepad.com/guerrilla_marketing_for_c/2005/09/toms_placeholde.html? I am not telling you anything you don’t already know, but how many of you truly practice it?
I have been using a new marketing/”keep in touch” tool to build relationships with clients, plus keep in touch with friends and family at the click of a button and for under $1.
Here’s how it works!
1) Select your card from an on-line catalog where you can choose from over 8,000 cards – many are designed especially for the Realtor and mortgage brokers. Or perhaps you would like to upload your own photo and logo– no problem.
2) Next you type a personal message.
3) Hit send and the PHYSICAL CARD goes in the mail the same day for about a dollar. YOU CAN EVEN DO IT IN YOUR OWN HANDWRITING!. Plus for those people you want to include a gift, you can insert a gift card from top retailers or even a check without ever having to go to the store.
For users with a large Rolodex, you can even import contacts from excel and outlook without a problem.
No more standing in line at the store trying to buy a card, forgot stamps – no problem. Lazy and you don’t to take a time to send a note, now you can send a REAL card for under a $1 under 60 seconds.
Now let’s think out of the box and focus on how you personally can grow your business with this system.

]]> By: Monica http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-32452 Monica Wed, 06 Jun 2007 19:45:39 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-32452 I recently graduated and was just writing some thank you notes for presents (especially money) for my graduation. I was wondering how do you thank people for money without being as tacky as saying “thanks for the money”?

]]> By: susan http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-19775 susan Sat, 21 Apr 2007 17:21:33 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-19775 How would I write a thank you note to someone who has used my business to have work done? Im in the asphalt business. So I do driveways, parkinglots, and etc. Please give me a good idea of how to write a thank you note on my postcards that I send out that have my info and thank you for your business already printed on them.

]]> By: Alex http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-13683 Alex Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:51:56 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-13683 How should I start Thank You note if there were two or three interviewrs but I remember name of only one of them?

]]> By: Anthoney Grigsby http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-6761 Anthoney Grigsby Mon, 19 Feb 2007 09:06:38 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-6761 I remember when I was struggling trying to look for a job when someone gave me this same tip. I took the tip and sent “Thank You” notes (actually, E-Mails) after every interview just sending sincere thanks for taking the time to meet with me.

I noticed that it worked because not long after I was hired, and days afterwards I was receiving requests for second interviews & hire notifications. Very helpful and I pass the same advice to friends and family that happens to be looking for new work.

]]> By: Amy http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-6291 Amy Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:20:40 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-6291 My family has always taught us that thank you notes are important. They were never optional growing up and they are not optional now that I am an adult. I put a lot of thought into writing notes and try to make them as special as what I have received.

I do not spend a lot of money on notecards, but I do embellish the outside with a rubber stamp and try to write the most heartfelt note that I can.

Heartfelt is the most important part!

]]> By: Kate http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-6259 Kate Thu, 15 Feb 2007 01:24:22 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-6259 My great aunt called these “bread and butter” letters. She came from a different era, long before email. Even when I sent her just a short note to thank her for a gift, she would inevitably reply with at least a postcard. I still write them, and I always think of her when I do. I sent a thank you note out in the mail just yesterday to a woman who kindly offered lodging to a number of us traveling to attend a conference. There’s a certain satisfaction, these days, in doing something so old-fashioned and basically honorable.

]]> By: The Digerati Life http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-6256 The Digerati Life Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:25:02 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-6256 I didn’t grow up doing thank you notes. I came from a culture where it wasn’t too pressing and things were very casual so we said our thank yous verbally often. However, I still need to *really* work on sending out Xmas cards and thank you notes after parties and other events where we receive stuff from people. I’m pretty embarrassed about this and need to shape up in this arena. Thanks for reminding me I need to do them today ;).

]]> By: Toby Getsch http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-6252 Toby Getsch Wed, 14 Feb 2007 22:46:32 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-6252 I little batch of thank you cards also makes a nice gift to give to someone when you can’t think of anything else to give them. It can be a little personal, but also friendly help when you know someone is job searching or recently had a life event where they’ll probably say thanks.

(HINT: GUys, don’t do this for Valentine’s Day! Chocolate works much better.)

]]> By: Toby Getsch http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-6251 Toby Getsch Wed, 14 Feb 2007 22:45:59 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-6251 I little batch of thank you cards also makes a nice gift to give to someone when you can’t think of anything else to give them. It can be a little personal, but also friendly help when you know someone is job searching or recently had a life event where they’ll probably say thanks.

(HINT: Don’t do this for Valentine’s Day! Chocolate works much better.)

]]> By: icup http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-6249 icup Wed, 14 Feb 2007 22:09:58 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/#comment-6249 regarding an interview, always send a thank you note. most people don’t, and I have sat on the other side of the table quite a few times and believe me, the people who send us thank you notes (usually email these days) really solidify their impression in our minds, which is really important after interviewing with 10 or so people and reviewing countless resumes. After a certain point, everybody tends to blend together. I also asked my colleagues from several hiring committees what they prefer — thank you note or no, and they always prefer a note.

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