Over the past several years, the handwritten thank you note has faded into a distant memory. The words of my grandmother still ring in my ear – a present, a kind word or a thoughtful gesture deserves a note of appreciation. The words do not have to be grand, but the conscious act of handwriting a note shows that someone else’s action made an impact on your life. It is time to bring the thank you note back into fashion.
The handwritten notes date back to the ancient Chinese and Egyptian culture. Europeans exchanged written notes as a form of expression starting in the 1400s. A German immigrant, Pouis Prang brought greetings cards and notes to the U.S. in 1856. Even with this long tradition, many people today have forgotten the handwritten thank you note.
Science, history, and even the etiquette police have shown that a written note of thanks can have actual benefit for the writer. Whether called good manners or gratitude intervention, a written thank you note strikes an emotional cord with the receiver. The note strengthens the bond between people.
While tech savvy and younger generation may not be drawn to heavy, embossed, ecru cards, a thank you note card that reflects their personality can easily be found. UNICEF offers a variety of thank you card designs that fit almost any personality or occasion. From artistic to conservative and everything in between, UNICEF thank you cards a must for everyone.
These UNICEF thank you notes with two patterns are perfect for a family. The green and blue with an embossed designed can be used by mom, dad or the kids. The simple word of thanks can make a difference to anyone. Just the act of gratitude can increase happiness by 10%.
For a sophisticated woman, a contemporary card can work for both personal and business thank you notes. Influenced by traditional tribal art, the multi-colored, all-occasion cards, In the Wild Collection, can express beauty and gratitude. Traditionally, yellow flowers express friendship and joy. These cards combine visual gratitude with written expression. The combination can foster an enduring relationship.
Even the trending, millennial can appreciate beautiful thank you notes. Bright, colorful textiles are popular in fashion trends. In the UNICEF marketplace, this trend appears in the Exotic Textile Collection cards. Handcrafted using the Kalamkari technique, the notes feature “pen-worked” textile designs. Even once the words of gratitude fade, the beautiful card design can be enjoyed.
When a positive force comes into your life, express gratitude for the moment. Written thank you notes should be brought back into everyone’s awareness.
