Better Late Than Never
Do you know how to write a belated thank you card?
Expressing gratitude is a life-changing tool that most of us forget to use. Thank you cards should ideally be sent within 48 hours of receiving a gift or act of kindness, but it is never too late to say thank you!
A belated thank you card does not make your tardiness worse; the recipient is not likely to forget that you never said thank you. Which is worse: never knowing that your gift arrived safely or your kind act was helpful OR receiving a thoughtful card that is a bit late? Send the card! Do not let the passage of time stop you from thanking someone for their thoughtfulness.
Here are 3 Tips for Writing Belated Thank You Cards:
- Be Honest. Be honest and apologize for the delay. Avoid excuses or explanations, and do not let the apology outweigh the “thank you.” Maintain a positive tone and keep focused on the recipient’s kindness.
- Be Specific. Explain how you will use the gift or describe the kindness and how it helped you.
- Be Brief. Thank you notes can be short and sweet. 5 lines in 5 minutes!
Stuck on exactly what to say? Download this free graphic to see some sample thank you card scripts: Belated Thank You Cards
