Thank you card wording is the text you write inside a thank you card. It has 3 parts: greeting, body, closing. The body names the gift, states how you will use it, and repeats thanks. Write 2 to 4 sentences. Handwrite the card for personal gifts. Type the card for business notes.
Structure
Use this structure for most thank you cards.
- Greeting: 'Dear [Name],'
- Body: 2 to 3 sentences. Sentence 1: 'Thank you for [gift].' Sentence 2: 'I will [action].' Sentence 3: 'Thanks again.'
- Closing: 'Thanks,' or 'Best,' then your name.
Examples by Situation
Gift
'Dear Aunt Mary, Thank you for the blender. I made soup on Monday. Thanks, John'
Money
'Dear Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Thank you for the $50. I put it toward a new bike. Best, Sarah'
Hospitality
'Dear Lee, Thank you for dinner on Saturday. The pasta was great. Thanks, Pat'
Interview
'Dear Ms. Jones, Thank you for the interview on Tuesday. I enjoyed learning about the team. Best, Alex'
Timing
Send thank you cards within 2 weeks of receiving a gift. Send within 24 hours of a job interview. Send within 3 days of a dinner or party. Send a card after the deadline. A card sent after the deadline is better than no card.
Mistakes
- Do not write generic text. Name the gift.
- Do not mention the price of a gift.
- Do not use a printed signature for personal gifts.
- Do not send a card without a return address.