Thank-You Note Template

Dear/ Darling/ Dearest/ Hello! (recipient's name),

Thank you for the lovely/ amazing/ adorable/ handomse/ stylish/ exciquite/ funky (enter type of gift)

I look forward to using/ wearing/ displaying/ enjoying (enter gift again) for years to come/ at the holidays/ this summer/ everyday.

Can't wait to see/ meet/ talk/ catch up/ visit/ you at (location or time) at the party/ wedding/ during the holidays/ after the party/ at the water cooler/ at dinner next week.

Sincerely/ Warmly/ Fondly/ Love/ Cheers/ Best,
(sign your name)

• Handwrite it, even if you don't have the best penmanship (on stationery is best).
• Don't worry about length. Brevity is the soul of a note! But no one liners.
• Identify the reason you're thanking someone. Write "the fruitcake was delish!" even if the only thing that ate it was the garbage disposal.
• Say something about how the gift makes you feel or what you'll do with it (i.e., "That Warhol catalog looks fabulous on my coffee table. Now, where are m fifteen minutes?").
• Make a reference to seeing that person soon (i.e., "Looking forward to seeing you soon!")
• Be aware of how to sign off at the end of the note. If you're friends by not close enough to use the word "love," just draw a happy face or write "xoxo" to stand for hugs and kisses. The phrase "best," "all my best," or "cheers" is a casually cool ending for friendly acquaintance, work "friends," and people you don't know well but would like to. "Respectfully," and "regards" work for anyone you have a formal relationship with.
• Include your full return address, especially if you don't know the recipient well.