A 2019 survey by Ask Your Target Market showed 80% of respondents appreciate receiving thank-you notes — but only 22% of respondents report regularly sending them. That’s a pretty big discrepancy. During the holiday season, you probably received several gifts and may have attended a gathering at a friend or family member’s house, so now is the perfect time to revive the dying art of the thank-you note. If it’s been a while since you last wrote one, fear not. Here’s everything you need to know to get started. Know When a Note Is Needed. You should strongly consider sending a thank-you note any time you receive a gift, but they are particularly expected after big events like weddings or showers. It’s also good form to send a note whenever someone has done you a big favor or hosted you at their house. Professionally, thank-you notes should always be sent after job interviews. Notes should be sent as soon as possible, ideally within one month of the gift or event. Use Paper. It may seem old-fashioned, but that’s exactly what makes it special. In fact, the Ask Your Target Market survey found that 72% of respondents thought handwritten notes were more meaningful than electronic ones. Even if your handwriting is messy, your recipients will appreciate the personal touch. Exceptions apply for thank-you notes sent after job interviews — due to time sensitivity, these are best sent via email. Be Specific. Especially when you’ve got a large stack to get through, it’s pretty tempting to write the same note over and over again, changing only the salutation. Don’t give in! While it’s fine to have a template, recipients will recognize when the note you sent them is generic. Be sure to mention exactly what you’re thankful for (not just “the gift”) or how you plan to use the gift. Now, you’re ready to let people know how much you appreciate them in a way that’s both simple and classic. Your family, friends, and colleagues will be impressed. Who knows, you just might even start a trend. Bringing Back a Lost Art YOUR GUIDE TO WRITING A THANK-YOU NOTE
Always Moving Meet Attorney Stephen Ciocca!
Stephen Ciocca entered law to help people. “I always wanted to be able to do the right thing,” he says, “and being a lawyer allows you the best opportunity to do that.” After practicing law for 29 years, he has gained the highest possible Martindale- Hubbell Peer Review Rating, become a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and been named one of Upstate New York’s Super Lawyers.
A Buffalo native, Stephen attended the University of Toledo College of Law and was hired fresh out of school as an Assistant State Attorney in Florida’s Dade County. The prosecutor’s office was headed by Janet Reno, who would later become the U.S. Attorney General. “She was just a fascinating person and was very impressive,” he remembers. “So, when she offered me the job, I took it and moved to Miami.” Eventually, he decided to come back home. Reflecting on his love of being in the courtroom and helping people who have been harmed, personal injury law seemed like a perfect fit. Stephen has now worked with Ross Cellino for almost 20 years. Stephen loves working with personal injury clients because it allows him to help people in the time when they need it most. “I have seen firsthand the suffering and hardship people endure when they are injured due to the negligence of others,” he says. He’s steadfast in his commitment to helping clients win the compensation they need to rebuild their lives. At Cellino Law, Stephen especially appreciates the freedom the firm grants him to help his clients. “We don’t cut corners,” he says. If it benefits the client, Cellino Law will make it happen. “I’ve handled cases against major corporations, and I’ve never felt as though I was outgunned,” he says, “because I had the resources at my disposal to do what needed to be done. We do everything and anything we can to help the client.” When he’s not working, Stephen does everything in his power to keep himself moving. He enjoys playing softball, climbing mountains, and participating in triathlons, and he's even been known to scuba dive and jump out of an airplane. He has been married for 27 years and has four adult children. Thankfully, Stephen and his wife agree on an active lifestyle. “We don’t like to sit still,” he says. Currently, they're particularly enjoying practicing yoga.
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