HOW TO WRITE A BETTER THANK YOU NOTE

◆ Don’t bother to buy

expensive cards.

◆ Don’t make a preliminary outline – it’s fussy and takes too long.

◆ Do spend a minute or two focusing on the recipient before you start writing. Don’t worry about crafting poetic or perfect sentences.

◆ Do speak from the heart.

◆ Do clear away distractions. Turn off the TV and your phone while you’re writing.

◆ Don’t fret about your messy handwriting, and if you make an error, just cross it out.

◆ Don’t expect a response

– but enjoy a grateful surprise when you receive one.