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The handwritten note

7/9/2013

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Technology makes it effortless to offer condolences on someone's Facebook wall, congratulate an acquaintance upon a new job through a LinkedIn message, or tweet a #thanks.

But what about taking the time to write a handwritten note?  Well yes, for me, spell check can be a problem but when I think about how the recipient will feel when they receive an envelope from me it makes the effort worth it. 

Today I wrote a sympathy card, a note of congratulations for a new job, and a thank you for a recommendation written on LinkedIn.  All could have easily been done on through social media channels but the effort of a handwritten note is a tangible and lasting expression of my genuine sympathy, congrats, and gratitude. I keep a stash of note cards for all occasions, though most are generic for any circumstance.  

Next time you start to write on someone's Facebook wall or send an email, consider grabbing a notecard and pen.  The only barrier might be locating exactly where you tucked the stamps. 

Anita, Reach Partners

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How to Write a Note:
  1. Open with a salutation that includes the intended’s name, people love to read their name.
  2. At the onset, include the phrase of congratulations, sympathy, thanks to convey the note’s intention.
  3. A sentence or two that describes a specific instance or anecdote that relates to the intended is all that it takes for a great hand-written note.
7 Comments
Barbara Christenson link
7/9/2013 06:48:13 am

Congrats on committing to blog, Anita! It is a commitment! I totally agree about sending hand-written notes. I also love to send cards -- I have my fun picking them out. I'm become a little slack, however, in the note department, so thanks for the reminder. Now, where are those stamps?

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Anita Hoffarth
7/16/2013 06:58:50 am

I'm grateful to have been on the receiving end of your handwritten notes!

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Lynda Lohmeier
7/9/2013 09:30:37 am

I so agree with you. It is nice to keep in touch with facebook, but the extra effort of an actual note is very special.

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Anita Hoffarth
7/16/2013 07:00:10 am

Thanks Lynda for taking time to read and comment on my first blog post!

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Lexi
7/16/2013 06:52:17 am

Thank you for posting this! This is great information!

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Anita Hoffarth
7/16/2013 06:55:26 am

You are welcome. I hope there will be handwritten notes in your future.

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Impact of technology link
8/7/2013 10:12:53 pm

Technology makes it effortless to offer condolences on someone' I admire the valuable advice you make available in your expertly written content. I want to thank you for this informative read; I really appreciate sharing this great.

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