Handwritten thank-you notes create a lasting, positive impression and convey genuine appreciation more impactfully than digital messages. Guests should always send a handwritten thank-you after staying in someone's home to acknowledge the host's time and effort. A handwritten note is especially appropriate for personalized or sentimental gifts, such as family keepsakes, recipe books, or meaningful jewelry, because digital thanks can feel impersonal. After a job interview, follow up the next day with both an email and a handwritten note to stand out from other candidates and remain top of mind. Handwritten notes can be skipped for gifts given by groups.
When someone does something kind for you, expressing gratitude is essential - and sometimes, a physical thank-you note can be more impactful than words alone. Handwritten thank-you notes are a thoughtful way to nurture meaningful relationships. They convey genuine appreciation and leave a lasting, positive impression on the recipient. That's why Business Insider asked four etiquette experts to weigh in on when sending a thank-you note is appropriate, and when it might not be necessary.
A handwritten note is a must after receiving a personalized gift If you receive a thoughtful gift with personal significance, Musayeva said it's nice to express your gratitude with a thank-you note. "When someone gives you something sentimental, such as a family keepsake, a handwritten recipe book, or a piece of jewelry with personal significance, a digital thank you would feel too impersonal," Musayeva told BI.
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