Template for a personalized note,
thinking of you and
thank you for personal private life interactions.
By taking the time to hand write a letter you are saying the recipient of
the note is important. Why? Think about how valuable time is today and by hand
writing a note is saying this person is valuable to you.
The
beginning and body of the note
1. Date the letter
2. Greeting, Dear insert name
3. Say why you are writing the note, for
example
I think about you often
Your gift was so thoughtful
Thank you so much for
End this first sentence with a personal part.
Example: Your gift (insert what the gift
was) arrived unexpectedly and made my day brighter with your thoughtfulness.
Example: It is hard being the new person in
the office, and I was having such a stressful day, but your kind actions by
bring me a cup of coffee today at the meeting made me feel welcomed and
relaxed.
Example: I was feeling stressed about
reaching my deadline until I saw the cute coffee mug you gave me yesterday.
Just thinking of your sweet smile when you handed it to me gave me a reset and
a boost of energy.
Gift, what it meant to you, how did
the gift impact your life, and finally what was the result of getting the gift.
Example: You
are gifted something decorative. You were so thoughtful to think of me when
you found this mustang car, how did you know that my collection of model cars
was missing the 1967 Mustang? The blue Mustang is now showcased with my
collection. Thanks to you, my collection is one car closer to completion.
If the gift
is money, thank the person for the gift, and then say what resulted from the
money,
What did you
purchase with the money?
What was the
last action of the money, did you add it to a larger money fund? If so which
one and what is the fund for? How will having this money impact your life in a positive
way.
End the letter
with a simple salutation
Sincerely
Cordially
Warmly
Affectionately
Your name
