Here's how to write a thank you note that can transform your career (and your life):
“People think that rule number one for thank you notes is to send them right away. That piece of advice still holds true if what you’re talking about is a wedding gift and this is the only confirmation of receipt that you are giving. When writing a gratitude letter, there’s no expectation on the other person’s side and therefore you cannot be late.”“You don’t have to write a whole long letter. I think you can write quite a bit on a four-by-six notecard, if you use both sides.”Write it out.
“Notes are better than emails. Obviously, email is so much easier, but a handwritten letter or a typed and printed and mailed letter is the gold standard. I find it easier to write honestly and bravely on paper. It’s more like a real conversation rather than a crafted article. And with an email, there’s a timestamp and pressure to respond. A letter is a slow way of communication and there is a slow expectation.