Thank You Letters: 5 Reasons Why They Are Important

by Kym Moore - Date: 2007-02-18 - Word Count: 373 Share This!

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, sometimes we take the dependability, kindness and faithfulness of those in our household, people we work with or friendships that are dear to us, for granted. If we aren't careful, we could miss out on the opportunity to thank certain people for the special things they've done, before something tragic happens.

There are numerous categories of letters to compose such as, reference, introductory, cover, appreciation, apology, recommendation, business and thank you letters. Verbally, a simple thank you weighs more in weight than gold. However, a written expression of gratitude is priceless! Now-a-days, taking the time to write a thank you letter may seem taxing, but it shows appreciation, as well as personal and professional etiquette.

Here are 5 reasons why thank you letters are vitally important:

1. Thank you letters, notes or postcards are great marketing tools for businesses.

2. They can be the "one" thing that will give you an edge over other candidates applying for a job, to a prospective employer.

3. A thank you letter will make the recipient feel appreciated.

4. They show you care, when you've taken the time to sit down and write one.

5. It is an act of courtesy and sincerity, while expressing individuality.

If you are not savvy in writing letters, there are templates and letter writing services that are great helpmates when needing assistance for composing thank you letters. A number of greeting cards, note cards and stationary are designed to give your letters a look of elegance and distinction. A handwritten letter is personal and more impressive.

If you are the recipient of any particular act of kindness, was given the opportunity to showcase your credentials or perhaps for recognizing an employee who goes above and beyond the call of duty, surprise them when they least expect it, with a thank you letter.

Thank you letters can be simple, informal and not complicated. They will bring a smile to someone's face, touch their heart and make them feel good about what they did to invoke the reason behind you sending them a thank you letter in the first place. Even if you thank them verbally, if possible, follow it up with a letter or note. It can make your day, just as much as it will make theirs.

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Kym Gordon Moore is the author of the eBook, "Alphabet Soup: 5 Main Ingredients for Turning Words into a Bowl of Hot Topics!" Many of her articles, essays, short stories and poems appeared in a variety of magazines, newspapers, ezines and anthologies. http://www.kymgmoore.com She is a creative marketing strategist for Moore 2 It Productions and coordinates cost effective, creative marketing packages for budget conscious new authors and new small business owners. http://www.moore2itproductions.com

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