Sample Thank You Note Wording for Hospitality
Sample thank you note wording for hospitality. When I talk about "hospitality" here, I do not mean the hotel or restaurant industry. I'm referring to any nice treatment you received from a friend or family member, and they are probably not in the hotel or restaurant industry. They probably had you over for dinner or let you sleep in their spare room while you were in town and it really wasn't all that easy for them. They don't do that for a living you know. When someone provides you with hospitality, it's always a good idea to send a thank you note within a few days. If it's your sister who has you over for dinner every weekend (and you host her family too), you can usually skip the formality, but otherwise, just do it. Chances are, you have a lot to be thankful for. Think about everything that goes into hosting a meal, for example: plan the menu, shop for ingredients, clean the house, set the table, cook the meal, serve the meal, clean the dishes, and then clean the house all over again if children were involved. I'm sure you say thanks on your way out but wouldn't a little "thanks again" note be that much nicer? If you received a hand-written invitation to a dinner party, you should handwrite the thank you note. For a casual dinner with your good friends or an Evite invitation, email or a thank you phone call the next day will do. Here are some ideas of what to write: Sample thank you note wording for Dinner Dear Jessica and Troy, It was great to see you on Saturday. Thanks a ton for hosting dinner at your house. The kids were so excited to see you, and of course it's always fun to play with the dogs! Thank you also for the fantastic gifts for the kids. Camryn LOVES origami-- she and her friends can play for hours making all sorts of things! And Nate is bananas about his magic kit. Today he walked to school with his top hat on his head and his wand in his hand. He was thrilled to impress all of the kids at school as he pulled a rabbit out of his hat! It was so nice to see you and catch up. We really miss you and wish we lived closer. Hopefully it won't be too long before we see you again. Much love, ------------------------------------ Dear [Mom's name], I'm almost too full to write but I had to let you know how much we appreciated all the Meals-on-Wheels you cooked and arranged. A new baby is always an adjustment so you can imagine what triplets have done to our household. Thankfully, we did not have to cook for weeks due to you. I can't tell you what a relief it was to know there was a delicious home-cooked dinner waiting for us every night. And on top of the comfort of knowing the food was there, everything you sent was just fantastic. When I get my wits about me, I will be asking for those recipes. Thank you again so much! Sincerely, ------------------------------------ Dear Tina and Gary, We just wanted to remind you what a great time we had at dinner the other night. You two are truly impressive cooks! We are still talking about that delicious shrimp, and the cake looked like something out of a magazine. We always enjoy spending time with you all and the kids get along great. We’re looking forward to next time at our place! Thanks so much, ----------------------------------- Dear Mrs. and Mr. Mister, We are still talking about the wonderful evening we had with you! It was so thoughtful and generous of you to invite us to dinner in our own town. Dinner was absolutely delicious and we so enjoyed getting to know you. We're very excited about the wedding; Heather and Ralph make an outstanding couple. We look forward to having Ralph as our son-in-law and to many fine years ahead. Thank you again for your hospitality. Warm Regards, ---------------------------------- Sample thank you note wording for Lunch Dear Heather, Thank you so much for treating me to a fabulous lunch at Piatti's. I had no idea that you had plans to treat me, and was so surprised and delighted by your offer. I'm thrilled that everything worked out well with your husband's job, and happy I could help a little. I am so grateful for your friendship. What would we have done without each other these past four years? Your Friend,
---------------------------------- Sample thank you note wording for Brunch Dear Cindy and Tony, What a fantastic brunch! Everything was so elegant. I’ve never tasted such delicious eggs and I’ve got to have your coffee cake recipe. We ate way more than we should have but we just couldn’t help ourselves. Aside from the delicious meal, it was such fun catching up with everyone. Thank you so much for the wonderful day. Your Friends, ---------------------------------- Dear Dawn and Ned, Thank you so much for inviting us for brunch. The food was amazing and your tables were beautifully set for both us and the kids. It is always so nice to visit with you-- we never fail to have a great time. And it's so wonderful how nicely all of the kids play together. I'm glad that we're neighbors and friends and look forward to many more fun times together. Thanks again for a lovely morning, ---------------------------------- Sample thank you note wording for the Party Dear Renee and Matt, You two are quite the gifted party-throwers! We had the best time last night. All the food was fantastic, the music was perfect, and Matt, those mixed drinks were way too good. It was so fun to see all the neighbors and we even met some new ones. Thanks so much for providing such a great evening for everyone. People will be talking about it for some time! Warm regards, Page 2 of sample thank you note wording for parties, dinners, and more... ------------------------------- Looking for sample thank you note wording for something else entirely? Check these other topics: Return from Sample Thank You Note Wording to Home
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