How to Write a Thank You Card

Writing a thank you card could be a difficult task. Expressing all your gratitude and positive emotions in words is much more complex than it appears to be.

Thank you cards can be sent to express thankfulness to everyone who has attended a party or who has been of aid during one period or another. The line separating genuine sentiments from clichés is very thin, however.

You will discover dozens of thank you card templates and wording examples online. The problem with those is that they sound too general and lacking the sincerity you want to express. Writing the words yourself is the best option you have.

Sit down and take some time to think about it. You will be capable of writing a beautiful thank you note, even if you have never done it before. All it takes is honesty and a positive predisposition towards the person you are addressing.

Be Sincere
Creativity should never come to replace sincerity. The purpose of a thank you card is to show how grateful you are. It can be very simple and plain, yet effective and emotional.

Refrain from trying to mimic thank you card examples and templates. Use your language and write the things you are willing to share with the specific person. Instead of writing one general thank you card that you sent out to everyone, try to have an individual message for each person that you are addressing.

Stay away from clichés and words that sound fancy and sophisticated. These expressions have nothing to do with you.

The best way to write a thank you card is to imagine that the person you are addressing is sitting right in front of you. What are you going to say? Imagine that you have to make a thank you statement right here, right now. Once you come up with the verses, write them down.

Thank You Card Wording (Greeting, body, conclusion)
A thank you note consists of several main components. The first one is the greeting. It needs to contain the name of the person you are addressing and the specific occasion that you are thankful for.

The body of the message gets straight to the point. It has to be several sentences long. Write what your feelings are and how you feel about the person’s presence in your life. Keep it short. Few specific sentences will do better than a long and rambling novel.

A conclusion is needed, as well. It sums up everything you have said so far. Remember to thank the person once again. Add your name and the date.

Write It or Type It?
Another issue to consider is whether to have the thank you card written by hand or typed out. Handwriting is more personal while typed letters will certainly be easier to read.

If you want to make the card very personal, you should have it handwritten. The letters that came out of your own hand show something about your personality, character and emotions. This process will be more demanding and time-consuming but you will add value to the message.

Read Through and Edit
Once you have the note written, let it remain unattended for several hours or a day. Go out or continue with your daily chores.

Let your mind wonder to something else. After several hours you can take out the card and edit it. See whether the message is exactly what you want it to be. If necessary, make corrections. Refrain from overdoing it, since editing will take away from the authenticity of your thank you card.




Criss White writes about babies and party topics like baby shower invitation wording and other baby shower ideas. Criss enjoys making food and hosting parties when not writing.