GUIDELINES

  1. Write and deliver this message as soon as you received the gift. If the letter is written late, shortly tell the reader your apologies. However, do not make it long. Acknowledging the gift importance to you is one powerful way to strengthen your relationship with him or her. You may tell him or her that you appreciate him or her and the gift that he or she gave.
  2. Talk about the gift and mention the good it has contributed.
  3. Give positive statements about the features of the gift, for example, its benefits, its appearance, its usefulness or other appropriate characteristics. 3. Reaffirm your gratitude or restate the compliment."
  4. Express your gratitude or tell him or her again your commendation.

SAMPLE LETTER

[Senders Name]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]

[Letter Date]

[Recipients Name]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]

[Subject: Normally bold, summarizes the intention of the letter] -Optional-


Dear [Recipients Name],

Craig and I would like to express our gratitude for your perfect wedding gift. We have always wanted our coffee machine, and now we have one. You know how much we love our coffee and can assure you that it will be in use several times a day. You need to pop in soon. Craig will even make a cup of coffee for you as well.

Sincerely,

[Senders Name]
[Senders Title] -Optional-

[Enclosures: number] - Optional -
cc: [Name of copy recipient] - Optional -

Sample letter to thank someone for the wedding gift.

Further things to consider when writing thank you letters to acquaintances

Further things to consider when writing thank you letters to acquaintances

Thank You Letters

Thank-you letters are letters written to politely acknowledge a gift, service, compliment or an offer. Simply put, these are letters you write to express your gratitude and appreciation for someone's thoughtful actions. You can send a thank-you letter after personal events, an interview, networking events, after receiving a gift or donation, etc. A thank-you letter is always special in that it lets the recipient know that what he/she did was greatly valued and appreciated. The letter should be sent promptly and when the events are still fresh so that it can be more meaningful.

Thank-you letters should be warm, personal, and sincere. Begin with the two magical words "Thank you," and address the recipient in a way that feels most natural. Be clear about what you are thanking the person for. Let the recipient know why his/her specific gift or actions are cherished and why they are important to you. Inquire after the recipient's well-being and share some information about your life. Let him/her know that you are thinking about him/her and mention the next time you may want to meet. To wrap things up, thank the recipient again and let him/her know that you value his/her friendship.

Letters to Acquaintances

Letters to acquaintances are letters you write to people that you know slightly, but who are not close friends. An acquaintance could be a colleague at work but whom you do not interact with on a regular basis, a person you went to school with but know little about him/her, or your Facebook contacts whom you interact with on a minor level. You could write a letter to this person to ask for a favor, invite him/her to a social event, or just pass some information. Although most people would opt for a social media message or text, a well-drafted letter will make the recipient see the seriousness of the matter and feel obliged to return the favor.

The best letters to acquaintances are warm, sweet, and friendly. Begin the letter with a proper salutation, based on your relationship with the recipient. State the purpose of the letter and be clear about what you want from the recipient. If you are asking him/her to do something for you, for instance, mention why you think he/she is the best person to get it done. Make the letter short and only provide the necessary details. Conclude on a positive note.

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