Thank you card wording
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And unfortunately, in some cases today, buying a pre-worded card and simply signing it, is considered insensitive. So what to do? It's hard enough if you know the person, but if you don't know them well, it makes it even worse. What to say?
1. Don't write the note when you haven't got a lot of time to think and write. You need to stop and contemplate about who the person is you are writing to. Do not write, "Dear Aunt." It's best to always use the person's name. Write, "Aunt Maria" instead. Or if you are writing to someone that you know their nickname, write that. Put down, "Dear JellyBean" or "Hi There Soccer Mom."
2. If possible, try to connect with someone via an event that you know about that's going on in their lives. For example start out with:
" Dear Jean,
I realize your eyes will be blood shot and you'll probably fall asleep reading this from lack of sleep, but I wanted to congratulate you on the adoption of your new baby boy. Happy Motherhood!"
3. Or focus in on a person's hobbies that you know about. Or even their weaknesses (i.e. shopping, chocoholics, gardening, cooking, etc.) So you could begin a letter with:
"Dear Mark,
So have you crashed any more remote control airplanes this past year? Have you considered kite flying instead? "
4. If you're sending a gift, key into it and explain why you bought it for that person. For example:
"Dear Carla,
I decided to send you this "Vanille Cafe" perfume by Comptoir Sud Pacficque because the smell reminded me of all the times we sat at Starbucks where I talked and you listened to all my troubles. Remember?"
5. If you're living in two different parts of the country (or world) now, sometimes you don't really need to write much if something of common interest appears in your paper. You could send an article about an old classmate or something and simply say, "I don't have time to write, but I knew you'd be interested in this newspaper article." You're still making that personal connection through the article even though you do not write much.
6. Use lists of imaginary gifts, as a way of saying that if you could be there you'd be giving them. For example:
"Hi Miss Red Nose,"
I hear you've had big problems shaking the Flu bug this year? Well,
I'm wish you a nice big bowl of chicken soup, peppermint tea, and 6 boxes of Kleenex. Hurry up and get well because your desk is horrendous with work."
7. Sometimes using a quote helps break the ice to start a note to someone. For example:
"Dear Sarah,
Mae West said, "I like my men two ways...Domestic and Imported."
Congratulations on your engagement. But which one is this guy you tell me you're going to marry?"
8. Use real and natural conversation in your note. Do not write, "Congratulations on the birth of your new daughter." That sounds stiff, dull and rather impersonal. Instead write something you'd normally say if you standing at her side such as:
"You just can't beat the smell of newborns to bring a smile to your face. I'm so thrilled about the birth of _______ (name of baby). I'm sure she/he is bringing a big smile to your face right now as I write this."
Exception: Do not use such real conversation that your greeting ends up tacky.
One of my pet peeves in today's society is the word "sucks." It seems that's the only adjective people use. Are we lacking dictionaries and thesaurus in our lives?
If you're a younger person and say a friend of yours was killed in a car accident or some other tragedy, please do not verbally or in writing use the hip language you normally say at a time like this. For example:
"I'm sorry to hear about the death of your brother. To lose someone at such an early age is such a loss to everyone, even those who would have known him in the future. People who drink and drive are idiots. And it really sucks that the drunk who hit your brother lived and he died. I am so sorry. Anytime you want to talk, give me a call."
You might think that's being helpful, but when there is a family drama, it's best to say nothing. Or if you feel you must and are at a loss, then just say, "Hey, I don't know what to say? I'm overwhelmed!"
9. Try to use a joke if possible that will work to open up a letter. This is especially true if you're going to be talking more about yourself than focused on who you are writing to.
For example:
"Knock, Knock. Who's There? Sam and Janet. Sam and Janet who? Same and Janet Evening.
Dear Rick, Let me tell you, the blind date I told you about was hardly an enchanted evening. It all began...."
10. Closing a letter all depends on how well you know someone. Many use "Love." But today that word doesn't really express true feelings and in some cases can cause misunderstandings. So people often replace love with a lighter "Luv" as it's not too emotional as LOVE! Or they will use "Warmly" or "Fondly" or "Affectionately" or even "Consider yourself kissed goodnight" or "Imagine being Kissed on the Cheek Right Now."
Tips for Writing Birthday Notes
Birthdays are one of those days that are always personal to the one celebrating. Depending on what year it is, it can be just like any other day or a real milestone in a person's life. (i.e. turning 18, 40, 50 etc.) So, when writing a birthday greeting (inside a card or alone) it's important to get in touch with the person you're sending it to and think about how they're taking the birthday they are having. It's also important to consider what's going on in their lives at the time of the birthday. If they've just gotten a promotion at work, it's double fun. If, however, they've just had a close death in their family, they may not be in the mood for a silly birthday card or remarks about getting old and dying.
It's also important to take into account *why* are you sending this birthday greeting. Do you really like this person? Do you feel obligated because it's a relative or co-worker? Or do you do it because they sent you one?
But the best advice in writing someone a note on their birthday, no matter how close you know them or not, is to try to make them feel that they are special, unique and one-of-a-kind. Why? Unless you both have the same birthday, in their eyes they feel really are special!
You can be witty and say, "Age is just a state of mind. But in your case, your mind is as sharp as ever and I've always enjoyed hearing your view points, which get even better each year. This year let's try to keep in touch more."
Or you could write something more gracious such as:
"You're the most caring and self-accepting person I know. You're my
Soul Sister (or Bro Buddy). I wish you a great birthday and a great year ahead, especially if I can be a part of it."
Another angle is not to remark about the person but about your friendship.
"We can choose our friends, but we inherit our relatives. With you, I would have chosen you as my niece even if you weren't inherited. We are like two peas in a pod and I feel we are more friends than family."
Or you can try to recall a past birthday and bring it into the present.
"Every time it's your birthday, it makes me remember all the great birthday parties you gave me when I was growing up. I especially remember....."
If it's possible to make your own card, that is great. But if you have to go and buy one, don't just grab the first one you see. Take time to shop for a card that fits the person you are going to send it to. And, no offense to all those charities that freely send out cards as a favor for a donation. But to me, if you send a card that you've received "free" and says some charity on the back, that isn't really sending a true greeting. It's more self-promotion. How? To me it shows you were too cheap to buy a card and used a free-bee. Or, you want to self-promote yourself as a giving person to Charity X, and yet you failed to take time and money to buy this person a card (or even a gift). Well, duh? I seriously do not recommend sending out those free cards for really any occasion...birthdays, Christmas, condolences, etc.
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