I’d love a 2nd, 3rd, 4th opinion on this.
For my website, I have been conducted interviews with many people. I told myself early on that I would send thank you notes to everyone who allowed me to interview them because it would lead me one step closer to reaching my dream of seeing this website full of content.
What do you think of this strategy? Again, I was only going to send them to people I had interviewed and people who had agreed to meet me and talk about my idea.
Pros
- Polite: One interviewee I sent a thank you card to said that I had manners.
- Makes people remember you
- Shows respect
Cons
- A bit too saccharine?
Please help! Tell me what you think!
9 Comments
06/07/2009 at 22:40
hmmmm…”Thank you” an attitude of gratitude….it is a most interesting subject. I’ve heard it said “Thank You” are two of the most powerful words on the planet….well, don’t know if I’d go that far….but still. So, the question is then if they are so powerful…..why do we as a society so rarely say it in a personal handwritten card or letter?
Just my $0.02 Mike Sill Upland, Ca
04/07/2009 at 11:14
I second what everyone else said. Its always a good idea to make people feel appreciated.
04/07/2009 at 01:02
Thank you notes are classy, and as long as you aren’t fawning in your notes then they will never be saccharine and always appropriate. I send thank you notes. People think they’re wonderful. (I have an amazing set from Crane
)
05/07/2009 at 14:36
@sugabelly, thanks for the perspective. I don’t think I was fawning bc I genuinely appreciated their help. I think I will continue sending them.
02/07/2009 at 15:27
Thank you notes are simply good manners, which are always appropriate and appreciated. I think it’s lovely that you are doing/considering doing this – so few do now.
02/07/2009 at 20:07
@robinlouise, thanks for your advice! i am going to send some of them off tomorrow.
01/07/2009 at 20:34
You have nothing to lose by saying thank you. If it feels right for you then that is ok. I am sure most people would welcome that charm.
01/07/2009 at 08:49
Aulelia,
I think it’s fine (and a good idea) to send a Thank You note. Just make sure its a very business like card.
01/07/2009 at 11:00
@M, thanks for replying! It is a basic thank you card but it is quite colourful (red, blue, green?). They were the cheapest ones I coul find. When I buy the next batch, I will make the colours more neutral.