Thank You Note Samples:
Find the Perfect Thank You Card Wording

SO you have received a gift of some type and are looking for a way to express your gratitude. Good for you! You're doing the right thing and making the world a happier place.

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To make this task a little easier, check out these free thank you note samples for business and personal occasions. Find a situation that matches yours and browse the sample notes to get inspired.

Choose a topic from the choices on the left or from the box below:

Thank you for the...

Thank you notes don't have to be long or complicated. It's really all about letting people know you appreciate their efforts.

Try this simple fill-in-the-blank thank you note sample to get you started right away:

Dear _____________,

I absolutely love the _____________! It will be perfect for ____________, which I plan to do a lot this season. It was very thoughtful of you and it's easily one of my favorite gifts.

Thanks so much. I will think of you every time I ______________!

Love,

Whether it's a close friend or a business colleague, saying "thank you" is always important. Why is it necessary to show gratitude? Lots of clinically proven reasons:

  • It makes people happy (both those giving and receiving the note)
  • It improves students' grades
  • It gives people more energy
  • It encourages others to bestow even more gifts upon you and others!


Another reason to thank those around you: It's good manners. Though it's not clinically proven, it is certainly culturally true. And good manners help you more than you realize. It goes something like this:

Thank You Note Tips

Looking for a new way to say the same old thing? Here are a few ideas:

Instead of saying "Thank you for the...", try:

  • I so appreciate...
  • I loved the...

How did you know I wanted a...?

Instead of saying "It's great," how about:

  • It's truly excellent
  • It's sensational
  • It's fantastic
  • It's the envy of the neighborhood

Instead of saying "It's pretty," substitute:

  • It's gorgeous or stunning
  • It's charming or delightful
  • It's elegant or exquisite
  • It's perfect or "so me"

The trick is to just start writing. You don't need to come up with the perfect thank you note. Simply let them know you appreciate it.

When have you ever wished someone hadn't thanked you?

Don't know where to start? Look at the big red bar on the left and choose your business or personal thank you note sample category.