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Despite our reliance on technology, increasingly people are feeling the pinch of electronic overload – texting, emails and instant messages – we live with a constant stream of communication, we’re more “connected” then ever before, yet many of us feel bleary eyed and badgered by it all. The pleasure derived from receiving a handwritten note, trumps all forms of electronic communication. The pendulum is swinging as people tire of the constant stream of emails and text messages; sending hand-written notes is en vogue again.
Here’s a great letter writing tip for you – a handwritten thank you note says more about you than you might imagine. I learned at young age that taking the time to handwrite a note, thank you, condolence or otherwise, is the sign of good breeding and a way to help distinguish yourself from the masses. I have been penning letters since childhood thanks to my grandmother, who believed a lady should have the perfect shade of red lipstick, write a wicked thank you note and always carry a hanky in her pocketbook. My grandmother taught me that sending a timely and thoughtful handwritten thank you note is a heartfelt expression of gratitude that conveys warmth, attention to detail and I’ve since learned may even lead to a higher level of happiness.
A Harvard Business School study on gratitude conducted by associate professor Francesca Ginao, shows that emotions influence decisions and the perspective of others; Ginao believes that people who express gratitude are generally happier and more inclined to be benevolent towards others. “Receiving expressions of gratitude makes us feel a heightened sense of self-worth, and that in turn triggers other helpful behaviors toward both the person we are helping and other people, too,” Gino said.
So, what are you waiting for!! Sit down and write that letter! And, if you need a little help, click here for our FREE downloadable Thank You Note template.
