Thank You Note Etiquette

The video emphasizes the importance of expressing gratitude through thank you notes. It outlines appropriate occasions for sending thank you notes, such as receiving gifts or services, and provides ground rules for writing them, including timeliness and using mail. The video also offers a step-by-step guide on crafting a thank you note, covering expressions of gratitude, specific details, and valedictions. It concludes with a personal note from the speaker.

Why is gratitude considered an important virtue?

• It helps in building wealth.

• It fosters positive relationships.

• It ensures success in business.

• It guarantees happiness.

What is a key method of expressing gratitude mentioned in the video?

• Giving gifts

• Writing thank you notes

• Hosting parties

• Sending emails

What is the purpose of a thank you note?

• To share personal news

• To express appreciation

• To ask for more gifts

• To invite someone to an event

When is it appropriate to write a thank you note?

• After receiving a gift

• After a casual meeting

• After a text message

• After a phone call

What should you do if someone shows you around their city?

• Send them a thank you note

• Call them

• Buy them a gift

• Invite them to your home

What should you do if someone hosts a party for you?

• Call them

• Invite them to your home

• Send them a thank you note

• Buy them a gift

What should you do if you receive a gift in the mail?

• Send a gift in return

• Call the sender

• Send a thank you note

• Ignore it

What is the recommended time frame for sending a thank you note?

• Within two weeks

• Within a week

• Within a month

• Within a day

Why is sending a thank you note through the mail preferred?

• It is cheaper

• It shows more effort

• It is more convenient

• It is faster

What type of stationery is recommended for thank you notes?

• Plain white paper

• Conservative and neutral

• Personalized with photos

• Bright and colorful