How to Write a Thank You Note | The Art of Manliness

The holidays are over and you likely have gifts you need to write thank you cards for. Here's how to do it with class. (Don't disappoint your Italian grandma!)

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[mikeywestside]

Adding a wax seal to the envelope really puts the icing on the cake.

[mindfulmike]

I got a job because of a thank you note. After interviewing I sent one to each of the managers/bosses I had spoken to thanking them for taking the time to talk with me. On my first day the boss told me that they went with me specifically because I was the only one that took the time to write a note (there were three of us that were well qualified and a good fit for the job).

[domenik]

Thank you notes are a thing of the past, for better or for worse. I've helped a lot of my friends, never received one, but I've never sent more than one or two either, and they were both accepted with a bit of confusion. Nobody really expects them anymore. Hope these come back though, might help with people becoming so distant.

[jasonluong]

Dear Bob and Mary,

Thank you for the lovely dinner we had at your home last week. We are recovering nicely from the botulism. Enclosed is the contact info of our lawyer. Hope to meet you again soon.

[Srvent]

And a big THANK YOU to the Art of Manliness for all the wonderful reading and viewing material over the years!

[emloney]

Written expressions of goodwill add a personal dimension to human discourse. The texture of the paper, the quality of the writing, even the stamp you choose - can delight the receiver as well as say much about the sender.

[paulhidinger]

The quality of these videos is unparalleled in reference to all the other channels I have come across.

[bobbykurschat]

Idk how many times I've gone back to this... thank you, Brett.

[ramezqubain]

What a great idea! Things have become so impersonal with the digital age. Thank you Art of Manliness for the great idea.

[thecapone]

I have long been in the habit now since high school of writing notes and letters for appropriate occasions and it is very appreciated and noticed! What I personally do is use blank paper or cotton stationary paper to write the notes, fold it, and seal it with red wax and stamp it with my first initial. That almost always garners a respectable response. (:

[IhaabMajid]

I don't think I've ever watched a video from this channel and I subscribed. I love the concept of this channel an this is exactly the interesting stuff I need. I appreciate the work from this channel.

[UlissesNalone]

This channel is a must watch for every boy and man.

[KCCOmug]

With job interviews it helps to write the letters to people you spoke to immediately following the interview at a convenient location (ex. coffee shop or park near the office). The information you need will be fresh in your mind and you then don't have to write both a letter and an email.

[crownfisch]

love this formula...what looks like a long note is written very quickly

[ChristopherJohnsonIsAwesome]

I loved the video, I'm happy to see more AoM how-to videos. Am I the only one that misses the WWII informational film style and voice over?

[dbfromm]

Using a fun / interesting / cool stamp is a nice final touch.

[justagerman]

This is awesome! Please make some videos in this style soon again!

[cytherians]

Here's a "Thank You" note -- to AoM.
I just stumbled upon your channel and I'm thoroughly enjoying your videos. Great advice all around. They're fun, jovial, and informative too. I don't know what your publishing rate is, but I'm subscribed now and look forward to working backward through your archives. Cheers! :-)

[Gims]

Great thoughts, thank you for posting this. Emails and texts have their place but there is nothing like a hand written thank you note. A quick visit and a strong dry American hand shake and "how do" works too. I am really enjoying your channel. Thanks again and have a great new year.

[bedroomguitarist]

I am grateful for the value of gratefulness