How to write Thank You Cards

Writing a thank you note requires you to think about the proper etiquette.

There are a few basic principles when writing a thank you card but the most important one is that you are personal. Always hand-write your thank you notes. While it’s perfectly okay to use printed labels for addresses, the thank you inside the card itself must be handwritten. There is a lot written about what to do and what not to do when writing thank you cards, LESLIE HARPOLD (contributing writer at The Morning News) tells why and demostrates how to write the perfect, honest thank-you note every time.

The basic progression of a good thank you card:
1. The "Thank You" in itself...
2. Personalize the card, preferrably by writing a personal note yourself
3. Bridge between present and future. It creates a feeling of continuity to your sentiment.
4. Close by thanking the person.

Detailed guidelines on how to write a thank you card