Thank you
Sayings and Messages!
Need to Say Thank you - Thank you messages: In
today’s society the old tradition of sending a thank you note or
card often goes unanswered. It is not that people have stopped doing
nice gestures such as gift giving, business favors, donating time
and money, assistsing the needful or sick friend, or just being an
outstanding friend over all. The problem lies with the recipient of
the nice gesture. Possibly one has not learned the proper etiquette
that goes along with having someone do something nice for them. For
centuries it has always been customary to say thank you for being
nice and helpful.Â
- Â In days past, one would often send a personal note
written to say thank you for whatever it was that you did out of
the ordinary for that individual.
Today the task of saying thank you has been made
simpler and more convenient through the use of thank you cards.
Proper etiquette still needs to be observed when using the more
conventional thank you card.One needs to spend an appropriate amount
of time in the selection process.
Simple, Sincere, Specific
Saying, "Thank you" can be as simple as a nod of the head or as
difficult as writing many drafts to get it "just right."
However, there are three easy guidelines to remember – keep it
simple, sincere and specific.
Below, please find some examples of specific occasions where a
"Thank you" note is appropriate and/or desired; and, suggested
contents.
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BIRTHDAY
Thank you for your lovely gift of [be specific]. It made my
birthday!
Because you chose a special gift of [be specific], my birthday was
all the more special, too.
The thoughtfulness of your [be specific] for my birthday touched me
deeply.
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WEDDING
[Name of spouse] and I begin our married life with your beautiful
gift of [be specific]. Every time we look at it we will remember
your generosity. Thank you.
Beginning our marriage, [name of spouse] and I cannot thank you
enough for your thoughtful gift of [be specific].
As we start our life together, your gift of [be specific] will last
a lifetime of happiness.
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ACT OF KINDNESS
My day was made brighter by your simple act of kindness. Thank you.
Thank you for bringing sunshine into a day full of rain.
Your unexpected thoughtfulness touched my heart.
Remembering to say "Thank you" is, itself, an act of kindness and
courtesy that can last long after the gift is worn out and the
moment has passed.
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