Sending Gratitude: Crafting the Perfect Thank You Note

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around the practice of sending thank you notes to hosts after cooking shows, with participants sharing their personal experiences and methods for expressing gratitude.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expressed embarrassment for not having sent thank you notes in the past and plans to start doing so.
  • Several participants mentioned using the thank you letter from P3, with variations in how they personalize it, such as printing on nice paper or letterhead.
  • One participant shares their experience of mailing both the PP letter and a handwritten thank you notecard, noting the importance of the personal touch.
  • Another participant noted that they only recently started sending handwritten thank you cards after being inspired by a workshop leader.
  • Some participants highlighted the significance of handwritten notes, suggesting that hosts appreciate the extra effort.
  • One participant mentioned sending thank you postcards on the same day as the show, although they admitted it was not a consistent habit.
  • Another participant indicated they send a generic thank you letter but add a personal touch by writing a sentence of thanks at the bottom.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best approach to sending thank you notes, with some participants favoring personalized handwritten notes while others prefer using the standard letters provided in P3.

Contextual Notes

Participants shared their experiences and methods for sending thank you notes, reflecting a range of practices and personal sentiments about the importance of gratitude in their business.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for ideas on how to express gratitude to hosts may find the shared experiences and methods helpful.

PChefPEI
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I am embarassed to admit that I have never sent out a thank you note to any of my past hosts.... :o :o :o One of my new year's resolutions is to start doing that!! I want to use the thank you letter that can be printed from PP, but was curious as to what everyone else does.
 
I use the letter in P3. I also give them a SB with a hand-written note inside the cover.
 
I also use the format letter from P3 and I print it out on nice paper.
 
I use the P3 letter and print it on letterhead. I mail it to the host with printed P3 receipts.
 
I mail the PP letter with the receipts - I also mail a hand written TY notecard (I pick up packs of 12 at the $1 store) the morning after the show.
 
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dannyzmom said:
I mail the PP letter with the receipts - I also mail a hand written TY notecard (I pick up packs of 12 at the $1 store) the morning after the show.
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I like that idea. That's the part about the letter that I don't really like. It doesn't seem very personable, but I do like that it is very professional.

I do like the idea of the SB too, but I already give them one at their show and have the guests sign it for the host.
 
PChefPEI said:
I like that idea. That's the part about the letter that I don't really like. It doesn't seem very personable, but I do like that it is very professional.

I do like the idea of the SB too, but I already give them one at their show and have the guests sign it for the host.
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I like that idea too. I hadn't really thought about it before but you are right, it's much more professional. I think that people really appreciate handwritten notes now-a-days.
 
I give them a SB at the show as well. And, just so you don't feel bad...I only JUSt started doing the handwritten TY cards this summer when I presented my workshop with the loveliest Director from NY, Laura Polito. She told me how she sends out TY notecards...and I was all "huh??" And then at our workshop she wrote me a really sweet notecard and gave me a little gift: a pack of notecards so I couls start sending out TY's - LOL
My hosts are REALLY touched by the extra effort!
 
dannyzmom said:
I mail the PP letter with the receipts - I also mail a hand written TY notecard (I pick up packs of 12 at the $1 store) the morning after the show.
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That's what I do, except I use the Thank You postcards from Nancy's.
 
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dannyzmom said:
I give them a SB at the show as well. And, just so you don't feel bad...I only JUSt started doing the handwritten TY cards this summer when I presented my workshop with the loveliest Director from NY, Laura Polito. She told me how she sends out TY notecards...and I was all "huh??" And then at our workshop she wrote me a really sweet notecard and gave me a little gift: a pack of notecards so I couls start sending out TY's - LOL
My hosts are REALLY touched by the extra effort!
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That was very nice of her to get you started. It sounds like a great habit to start. Thanks for the story! :)
 
If you want to look really good, send the postcard the day of the show (that night on the way home). It's sure to get there super quick. I did this for awhile but must admit it wasn't an action that I turned into a habit. I also used Nancy's postcards.
 
I'm almost embarrassed to admit that I haven't sent a single thank you note out yet to any of my hosts. I even bought postcards to give to frequent customers, with a 10% off one item offer, and I haven't sent a single one of those yet either. I need to get going and make that part of my New Year's Resolution for my PC business! :)
 
I send the generic PP thank you with the receipts. I highlight the "you got xxx for xxx" and "if you had been the consultant" areas to help these stand out. I also send the Nancy's Thank You card as soon as their show ships. I heard from a daughter of a host that her mom thought it was nice that I cared enough to think of her after the show. I also sent Thank You cards around Thanksgiving thanking them for helping me in my first year and inviting them to an open house. I think I will continue with all of this.
 
I think personal is best but don't do it. I send the PP thank you and then write a sentence of thanks at the bottom by my signature. Not great but better than nothing....
 
I send handwritten notes a few days after the show.
 

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What is the importance of sending a thank you note in direct sales?

Sending a thank you note in direct sales is crucial as it helps build and strengthen relationships with customers. It shows appreciation for their business, encourages repeat purchases, and enhances customer loyalty. A personal touch can make customers feel valued and more connected to your brand.

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