Research Memo on How to Write Thank You Notes
This Memo describes the purpose behind the thank you letters and provides valuable tips on when and how to write and send thank you letters in the business environment. The Memo will concentrate on three major points:
• The history of thank you notes
• How to write an effective thank you letter
• How to select the best channel to deliver a thank you letter
THE HISTORY OF THANK YOU NOTES
According to eHow website, the origin of thank you notes goes all the way back to ancient Egyptian and Chinese cultures, where people were exchanging the messages of kindness and friendliness on slips of papyrus. In the 1400s, Europeans were exchanging notes as a way of social expression. The greeting cards were written on paper and hand delivered to the local addressee (eHow). The article further states: “In 1856, Pouis Prang, a German immigrant, brought greeting notes and cards to America.” (eHow). The invention of the postage stamp further advanced the use of notes and cards. It became a widely used form of expressing a person’s feelings of appreciation and gratitude. The invention of internet has dramatically changed people’s perspective on expressing themselves. Moreover, thank you notes have successfully found their place in a digital world. These days, the majority of thank you notes and general greetings are done over the internet.
HOW TO WRITE AN EFFECTIVE THANK YOU LETTER
A thank you letter is a significant aspect in business world and is crucial in order to gain respect as a professional individual. A thank you note is a very important step in the interview process; furthermore, employers like receiving thank you letters. In order to follow business etiquette properly, eHow website suggests sending a thank you note even if the interview was not the best, or the person is not interested in the position anymore. Moreover, it is important to say thank you for the time the interviewer spent with you. The thank you letter can make a big difference in receiving job
• The history of thank you notes
• How to write an effective thank you letter
• How to select the best channel to deliver a thank you letter
THE HISTORY OF THANK YOU NOTES
According to eHow website, the origin of thank you notes goes all the way back to ancient Egyptian and Chinese cultures, where people were exchanging the messages of kindness and friendliness on slips of papyrus. In the 1400s, Europeans were exchanging notes as a way of social expression. The greeting cards were written on paper and hand delivered to the local addressee (eHow). The article further states: “In 1856, Pouis Prang, a German immigrant, brought greeting notes and cards to America.” (eHow). The invention of the postage stamp further advanced the use of notes and cards. It became a widely used form of expressing a person’s feelings of appreciation and gratitude. The invention of internet has dramatically changed people’s perspective on expressing themselves. Moreover, thank you notes have successfully found their place in a digital world. These days, the majority of thank you notes and general greetings are done over the internet.
HOW TO WRITE AN EFFECTIVE THANK YOU LETTER
A thank you letter is a significant aspect in business world and is crucial in order to gain respect as a professional individual. A thank you note is a very important step in the interview process; furthermore, employers like receiving thank you letters. In order to follow business etiquette properly, eHow website suggests sending a thank you note even if the interview was not the best, or the person is not interested in the position anymore. Moreover, it is important to say thank you for the time the interviewer spent with you. The thank you letter can make a big difference in receiving job