Though a simple thank you can do a lot, it’s not that creative and really doesn’t require you to make any effort. A gesture friends, employees, family, coworkers and lovers will appreciate is when you go the extra mile to say thank you without relying on words. Here are 5 tips to get you started.
1. Mail a Handwritten Thank You: This is an all time favorite and timeless way to say thank you. It is not done often enough; in fact people rarely send handwritten any things anymore. You can buy a package of cards from Target that comes empty on the inside; or you can design your own cards. Write a few words to express how thankful you are and mail it to the recipient. They will cherish your card forever.
2. Create a Finished Scrapbook: A completed scrapbook is a great way to say thank you to the special people in your life like your mother, father, sister, aunt, cousin or spouse. Gather as many special pictures and memories as you can and combine them into a scrapbook. Just be ready with a box of tissues for the final viewing.
3. Give A Day at The Spa: If you really want to tell someone thank you, you can also give them a free day at the spa. Not only will they know that you mean it, but they will have a full day to think about how much you appreciate them. This gift though is only for the sincerest thank you and should encourage repeat behavior because spa packages are not cheap, though they are well worth the money spent.
If it is a close friend or relative that you want to thank, offer to take their kids out for the day or baby sit so that they can go and spend the day on themselves. Or, if it is your mother, father, or spouse, offer to take them to dinner after their day at the spa.
4. Awards: Awards are a great and lasting way to say thank you to someone and work well in professional environments. Host an awards luncheon and give out plaques and honors there in front of the entire company, or at least a division of the company. Not only will the recipient feel good, but they will have a lasting memory of gratitude to hold on to.
Though this works best in a professional environment, it can also work well in a personal environment too. Purchase a plaque for your parents, friends, or spouse that says greatest such in such. They will be really appreciative and will probably hold on to that little memento forever.
5. Send Thank You Flowers: Flowers are a beautiful way to say thank you, especially if you aren’t good with words. There are a number of different online companies including 1800 Flowers that offer a bunch of different bouquets and arrangements that can be sent. In the attached message, you only need to say the words “thank you” and then sign your name. The flowers will do the talking for you.