1. Word cloud
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In one word, how do you feel when you write a thank you letter?
2. Slide
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Thank you letters are a way to express gratitude to someone. It can also be used to follow-up after a job interview. Writing a thank you letter is a sign of respect and politeness.
Writing Thank You Letters
3. Slide
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Thank You Letter: a letter of appreciation written to someone to express gratitude for something they have done. Etiquette: a code of behavior that delineates expectations for social behavior according to contemporary conventional norms within a society, social class, or group. Courtesy: polite behavior that shows respect for other people.
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4. Poll
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What should be included in a thank you letter?
- A short message expressing gratitude
- An explanation of why you are thankful
- A description of how the recipient helped you
- All of the above
5. Slide
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In the past, thanking someone in writing was considered more respectful than verbally expressing gratitude. Before e-mail, physical thank you letters were sent through the mail using “pink” stationery, which was a type of paper with a light pink hue.
Did you know?
6. Open question
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What are some tips for writing an effective thank you letter?
7. Open question
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What are two things you appreciate about receiving a thank you letter?
8. Open question
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How have thank you letters impacted your life?
9. Poll
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How should you sign off a thank you letter?
10. Poll
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What should you include in a thank you letter?
11. Poll
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How should you send a thank you letter?
12. Poll
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When should you write a thank you letter?
13. Poll
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Why should you write a thank you letter?
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