Change the world through thank you notes
November 21, 2007 by Ruthie
Ruthie was intrigued by this recent post by Dan Hull about thank you notes, which are something we did as kids after Christmas only to be abandoned as adults in the brave new world of email.
In our selfish, cash rich, time poor society, writing a thank you note shows that you not only thought about someone, but took time out of your terribly important day to actually buy a card and write a personal message. You might be suprised what it does for a) your mood b) your popularity.
Only if it’s in your handwriting; otherwise it means your secretary took the time because you threatened to fire her otherwise.
Absolutely: unless its in your own handwriting it doesn’t count. And if you want to look really classy dig out your fountain pen and invest in some quality writing paper.
Similarly getting your secretary to buy gifts for your girlfriend is in very poor taste. It happened to Ruthie. Once. The secretary concerned was not given the opportunity to repeat the exercise.
I agree.
There is nothing nicer than a handwritten thank you on nice paper written with a nice pen. Paperchase has some gorgeous handmade writing paper - expensive, but worth it if you really want to thank someone in a warm and genuine fashion!
Is this, by extension, to me a hint that an e-xmas card is not acceptable?
sorry, that wasn’t a sentence structured intended as. *blush*
Dear Ms Minx,
For paper one goes to Smythsons. And, of course one communicates in handwriting. I have never, in my life sat at a keyboard other to play the spinnet. I am writing this comment in my customary elegant copperplate and Tucker will transcribe it.
Dearest VM,
I am greatly relieved to see that you have recovered from your recent attack of the vapours, and hope that you are now fully restored to your ethereal, elegant and completely glamourous self.
Were I able to afford to purchase scribing wares from as elegant an establishment as Smythsons, I would do so, but for now, I am afraid that partchment from Paperchase will have to suffice, in the sincere hope that it is accepted in the spirit in which it has been sent .
Nonetheless I thank you greatly for your contribution to the education of my good self as a lady of taste, and style. You may be certain in the knowledge, that should I attain the revered rank of counsel, it will be to Smythsons that I go for my stationary needs.
Dear Lawminx,
Until the day arrives that you can refrain from hitting the “Enter” before the spell checker has completed its valuable task, perhaps you should remain stationary on your journey to buy Paperchase’s parchment stationery.