Monday, July 18, 2011

Thank You

I took one of my clients to lunch last week, and they surprised me with gifts, one just for fun and the other as a wedding gift:


I love their spirited wrapping. I'm always a fan of Tervis Tumblers, and the etched highball glasses are perfect... We've been wanting some! This honestly made my day. It was super thoughtful, unexpected, and it was just plain nice.

I popped their thank you note in the mail this morning, and it got me thinking about thank you notes in general. I hear many people mention they gave a gift, hosted an event or did something really nice, and they were never properly thanked. I think it's important to feel appreciated in life, and a thank you note is such a simple way to accomplish this.

Stationary is pretty, you can find it cheaply, you can make your own, and if you don't like any of that, there is online stationary via Paperless Post (that I previously blogged about here).

Take a few minutes to pour out your thoughts, seal your note with a kiss and know that you're doing exactly what you should be. Saying thank you in person, if possible, and later in writing, is the best route to travel. Be thankful.

Silent gratitude isn't much use to anyone. - G.B. Stern