Should You Handwrite Thank-You Notes?

We’re so happy to see you enjoying the Star Wars LEGO set Aunt Laura got you for your birthday! But we couldn’t help noticing that you haven’t sent her a thank-you letter. We know you’re busy with homework and band practice, but we think it’s important that you take the time to thoughtfully thank her for her gift. And while it was sweet of you to text a thank-you, nothing can replace a handwritten note. 

Remember how good it felt to get all those handwritten birthday cards in the mail? Don’t you think that felt a lot nicer than getting a bunch of texts? Studies have shown (and we think you’d agree) that getting a handwritten letter in the mail makes someone feel loved.

And while it’ll take you 10 minutes to write the note, we know that Aunt Laura will cherish it for way longer. She can even stick it on her fridge and be reminded of your gratitude every day!

Because handwriting a letter takes extra effort, it’s a much better way to show someone your appreciation. (Besides, if you never write a letter by hand, you’ll forget important skills like how to address an envelope.) Think about it: Aunt Laura took the time to find the exact present you wanted, so don’t you think you should take the time to thank her in a more meaningful way? 

With love, 

Mom and Dad

We’re so happy to see you enjoying the Star Wars LEGO set Aunt Laura got you for your birthday! But we noticed that you haven’t sent her a thankyou letter. We know you’re busy with homework and band practice. But we think it’s important that you take the time to thoughtfully thank her for her gift. It was sweet of you to text a thank-you, but nothing can replace a handwritten note.

Remember how good it felt to get all those handwritten birthday cards in the mail? Don’t you think that felt a lot nicer than getting a bunch of texts? Studies have shown that getting a handwritten letter in the mail makes someone feel loved. We think you’d agree.

It might take you 10 minutes to write the note. Still, we know that Aunt Laura will love it for way longer.

Handwriting a letter takes extra effort. That’s why it’s a much better way to show someone your appreciation. (Besides, if you never write a letter by hand, you’ll forget important skills like how to address an envelope.) Think about it: Aunt Laura took the time to find the exact present you wanted. Don’t you think you should take the time to thank her in a more meaningful way?

With love,

Mom and Dad

You’re right, I really do love the Star Wars LEGO set Aunt Laura got me! But I think the text message I sent thanking her is enough. Fifth grade is keeping me busy—I just don’t have the time to write a letter! And I don’t see why sending another thank-you to Aunt Laura is a good use of my time.

Because of my text, Aunt Laura already knows I’m grateful for the LEGO set and enjoying it. I even sent her a video of me putting the last brick on the Y-Wing Starfighter. I couldn’t have sent that in the mail! I also included a lot of ❤️ emojis in my text, so I’m sure she’s feeling very loved. A handwritten note couldn’t communicate my feelings as well as a carefully chosen emoji.

You’re right. I really do love the Star Wars LEGO set Aunt Laura got me! But I think the text message I sent thanking her is enough. Fifth grade is keeping me busy. I just don’t have the time to write a letter! And I don’t see why sending another thank-you to Aunt Laura is a good use of my time.

Aunt Laura already knows I’m grateful for the LEGO set and enjoying it. I even sent her a video of me putting the last brick on the Y-Wing Starfighter. I couldn’t have sent that in the mail! I also included a lot of ❤️emojis in my text. So I’m sure she’s feeling very loved. A handwritten note couldn’t express my feelings as well as a carefully chosen emoji.