"So I wrote him another thank you note," Kralik says, "for repaying the loan and also for taking me out to lunch." Short, Sweet ... And Written By Hand In the early days of 2008, Kralik ...

"When you send that follow-up, keep it short and sweet," Firestone said. Additionally, when sitting down to write your thank-you note, consider whether an email is better than a physical note.

Your thank-you note doesn’t need to be a novel. A few sentences or a short paragraph will do. In the grand scheme of things, it’s a miniscule investment of your time that will have a big impact.

Dear Abby: Some time ago, you printed a letter from a grandmother who said she was changing her will because neither her adult children nor her grandchildren ever wrote her thank-you notes when ...

The ideal note is short and to the point. “I like a three-sentence structure,” she said. Thank the person for the gift or gesture and then be specific about why you appreciate it. Will you use ...