BRINGING BACK A LOST ART Your Guide to Writing a Thank-You Note
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, and who knows, you just might start a trend.
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 been hosted at a 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.
OUR TEAM SHARES GOALS AND BIG WINS GET INSPIRED FOR 2022!
Author Vern McLellan once wrote, “What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the new year.” He’s absolutely right! Here at Emery Law, our team believes in setting goals, and one big reason we do that is to keep ourselves inspired. When you bring a goal into the year, you set yourself up for success. You can get the same boost by looking back on what you accomplished last year and aiming to have those feelings again. Aspiration creates motivation, so this month we asked our team to share theirs with you. Below, you can read about our highlights from 2021 and goals for 2022!
event, and I helped get her every single penny the insurance company had to offer.
Libby Thorngate Operations Manager
My husband and I bought our first house last February, so that was definitely a 2021 highlight!
Maribel Belen Litigation Paralegal
I have a lot of goals for 2022. I want to gain a new skill, continue learning the Kentucky statutes, read more case law concerning our firm's practice areas, marry, and have my first baby. How did your 2021 go? What were the highlights? What do you hope to achieve in 2022? Our team would love to hear about it. Let us know the next time you call or come by the office — or post your thoughts on our Facebook page: Facebook.com/ EmeryLawOffice.
Joel Franklin Attorney
The best part of 2021 for me was seeing one of my clients get the justice she deserved. She was badly injured in a life-changing
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