{"id":3869,"date":"2011-02-28T13:24:39","date_gmt":"2011-02-28T18:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/?p=3869"},"modified":"2024-07-09T17:24:50","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T21:24:50","slug":"how-to-write-belated-thank-you-notes-the-no-shame-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/2011\/02\/28\/how-to-write-belated-thank-you-notes-the-no-shame-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Belated Thank-You Notes: The No-Shame Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"If revenge is best served cold, does it stand to reason that a thank-you note should be plated piping hot? Not necessarily.<\/p>\n

\"winter<\/p>\n

Here we are, almost three months into the new year. Practically one quarter of the year has passed, and it seems like only yesterday you were jamming to holiday hits, wondering just what figgy pudding really was.<\/p>\n

But by now, you\u2019ve probably discarded the tree and paper snowflakes. And if you\u2019ve forgotten to send your holiday thank-you notes<\/a>, well, you\u2019ve literally dis-carded<\/em> more than that! Your friends and loved ones have (regrettably) been gypped.<\/p>\n

If the guilt is finally starting to creep in, don\u2019t fret. We might be glorifying procrastination here, but Elfster believes that a late thank-you note actually presents a golden opportunity for extending holiday cheer… And pleasant surprises are simply never a bad thing!<\/p>\n

Are we making you feel any better? Now that you\u2019ve found the necessary motivation to write a belated holiday thank-you note, here are a few strategies to give it character and tact:<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/h4>\n

\u201cLet\u2019s not tell Santa about this, shall we?\u201d<\/h4>\n

Reference to a higher authority will help the recipient to remember that no one is perfect. Try to mention the special \u201cpowers that be\u201d in your life to customize the message.<\/p>\n

\u201cI may be forgetful, but that doesn\u2019t mean I don\u2019t appreciate\u2026 Wait, what was I saying?\u201d<\/h4>\n

Acknowledging your flaws is an excellent first step to recovery, and a little humor goes a long way in that process. By playing off of your shortcomings in a belated thank-you note, the addressee will be pleased to hear you\u2019re on the road to recuperation\u2026 even if you aren\u2019t quite there yet!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/h4>\n

\u201cI forgot to tip the mailman\u2026 Frankly, I think he\u2019s got it out for me.\u201d<\/h4>\n

The good old-fashioned \u201cBlame Game\u201d can be a useful addition to your late thank-you note. Just make sure it\u2019s all in good fun.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust to be fair, let\u2019s say I wait 3 months for a \u2018You\u2019re Welcome\u2019\u2026 Deal?\u201d<\/h4>\n

Negotiate an informal act of contrition to give the recipient a sense of justice in your thank-you note. A self-imposed sentence of equally \u201crude\u201d behavior is the recommended punishment, but don\u2019t be too hard on yourself!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/h4>\n

\u201cI was under the influence of eggnog\u2026\u201d<\/h4>\n

The holidays can have an intoxicating effect on everyone. Explaining this in a humorous way will likely resonate well with your audience.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was going for a record on the longest delayed thank-you, but I caved!\u201d<\/h4>\n

Try making your procrastination a virtue. Your belated thank-you recipient just might be flattered by how much you care!<\/p>\n

\u201cI knew that telepathic thank-you card was too good to be true!\u201d<\/h4>\n

Who\u2019s to say some unseen obstacle didn\u2019t keep you from sending a timely thank-you note? The thankee might just be willing to suspend their disbelief if you craft a whimsical and entertaining backstory to account for the note\u2019s tardiness.<\/p>\n

“Thank you for everything!”<\/h4>\n

Using the humorous ice-breakers above will doubtlessly soften the blow of your belated thank-you note. But as a final word of advice, be sure to always end your message in sincerity. Tell the person how much their thoughtfulness has meant to you, and assure them that your late timing is no indication of their importance in your life.<\/p>\n

Okay, okay, now dry your eyes. Time to get writing!<\/p>\n

Share what your belated thank-you message will say and see what others are writing on our Facebook<\/a> page, on Twitter @Elfster<\/a> and Instagram @Elfster<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Photo Credits: Etsy seller Sandbox Cards<\/a>,\u00a0Alex E. Proimos <\/a>, Lady Dragonfly CC- International Orchid Symposium<\/a> , Pink Sherbert Photography, izik<\/a> , vistamommy<\/a><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
If revenge is best served cold, does it stand to reason that a thank-you should be plated piping hot? Not necessarily.
\nHere we are, almost three months into 2011. Practically one quarter of the year has passed, and it seems like only yesterday you were jamming to holiday hits, wondering just what figgy pudding really was.<\/p>\n

But by now, you\u2019ve probably discarded the tree and paper snowflakes. And if you\u2019ve forgotten to send your holiday thank-you notes, well, you\u2019ve literally dis-carded more than that! Your friends and loved ones have (regrettably) been gypped of your proper gratitude.<\/p>\n

If the guilt is finally starting to creep in, don\u2019t fret. We might be glorifying procrastination here, but Elfster believes that a late thank-you note actually presents a golden opportunity for extending holiday cheer, and pleasant surprises are simply never a bad thing!<\/p>\n

Are we making you feel any better? Now that you\u2019ve found the necessary motivation to write a belated holiday thank-you note, here are a few strategies to give it character and tact:<\/p>\n

\u201cLet\u2019s not tell Santa about this, shall we?\u201d<\/h4>\n

Reference to a higher authority will help the recipient to remember that no one is perfect. Try to mention the special \u201cpowers that be\u201d in your life to customize the message.<\/p><\/div>\n

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