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Everyone likes to hear the words “thank you” once in a while.  But in our fast-paced, super-connected world, handwritten notes of thanks are in danger of becoming a thing of the past.  So don’t let your busy lifestyle get in the way of good manners.  Thank-you  notes don’t have to be a burden.  They can be fun.  Thank-you notes are an age-old way of keeping communication amongst business colleagues, customers, friends and family open.  Here are some tips on how to say thanks quickly and creatively:

1.  Do it yourself. Forgo the pre-inscribed cards with “Thank You” printed inside.  Chose some nice, plain notecards or paper to show genuine gratitude.

2. Set aside enough time to write.  You don’t want to rush through a thank-you note, as it is meant to be an expression from the heart.

3.  Get personal.  In your note, be sure to use the name of the person who gave you the gift or helped you out.

4.  Mention something you liked about the gift or gesture or tell the person how you plan to use it or how it helped you.

5.  Make it timely.  Make sure that you send your thank-you note in a timely fashion.  Don’t wait too long to send it out.

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” ~ William Ward