thank you note
Written appreciation message
A thank you note is a short written message expressing gratitude, typically sent after receiving a gift, hospitality, or a favor.
The form ranges from handwritten cards to brief emails: She sent thank you notes to everyone who attended the baby shower.
The handwritten version carries particular social weight, often expected after weddings, job interviews, or formal occasions.
Stiff paper rectangle
- envelopeFolded paper enclosure
- stationeryCorrespondence writing materials
- postageFee for mailing
- stampMark-making device
letterhead · notecard · cardstock · paper · pen · ink · handwritten · personalized
Transmitted communication
- letterWritten symbol or message
- missiveFormal letter sent
- replyVerbal or written answer
- responseAnswer to stimulus
communication · dispatch · mail · post · greeting · salutation · signature · closing
Recognition of worth
- gratefulnessState of being thankful
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
warmth · sincerity · heartfelt · sentiment · thoughtfulness · kindness · regard · esteem
Go back again
- exchangeMutual giving and receiving
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- respondGive a reply
- repayReturn money owed
give-and-take · gesture · obligation · mutual · reciprocate · indebtedness · favor · gift
Customs of polite conduct
- politenessCourteous, respectful conduct
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- civilityFormal politeness in conduct
- proprietyCorrectness of conduct
decorum · protocol · formality · custom · tradition · promptness · timeliness · appropriateness
card
Stiff paper rectangle
- envelopeFolded paper enclosure
- stationeryCorrespondence writing materials
- postageFee for mailing
stamp · letterhead · notecard · cardstock · paper · pen · ink · handwritten · personalized · monogram
message
Transmitted communication
response · communication · dispatch · mail · post · greeting · salutation · signature · closing · address
appreciation
Recognition of worth
- gratefulnessState of being thankful
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
blessing · warmth · sincerity · heartfelt · sentiment · thoughtfulness · kindness · regard · esteem · tribute
return
Go back again
- exchangeMutual giving and receiving
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- respondGive a reply
repay · give-and-take · gesture · obligation · mutual · reciprocate · indebtedness · favor · gift · hospitality
manners
Customs of polite conduct
- politenessCourteous, respectful conduct
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- civilityFormal politeness in conduct
propriety · decorum · protocol · formality · custom · tradition · promptness · timeliness · appropriateness · graciousness
- Business Etiquettehandshake, business card, greeting, introduction, dress code
- Family Communicationphone call, text message, texting, video chat, family dinner
- formalitiesetiquette, decorum, manners, salutation, greeting
- messagesmessage, email, text message, text, instant message
- hotelshotel staff, hotel room, accommodations, hotelier, innkeeper
- correspondenceletters, letter, handwritten letters, family letters, missives
thank you notecomplaint letter
Written expression of dissatisfaction
complaint · hate mail · nasty gram · poison pen letter · negative review
thank you notetermination letter
Official firing notice
pink slip · rejection letter · dismissal notice · eviction notice · letter of resignation
thank you notehate mail
Threatening or abusive correspondence
poison pen letter · ransom note · blackmail letter · curse · condemnation
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