Margar-etiquette,

Is an email or a text ok as a thank you note? Are written notes a thing of the past?

Dear Reader,

Thank you for bringing up such a wonderful topic! The thank you note is a timeless gesture of gratitude, though its format has evolved with modern communication.

A handwritten thank you note remains the gold standard. It’s a thoughtful and personal way to express genuine appreciation, whether for a gift, an act of kindness, or an opportunity. Receiving such a note often brings a smile and reinforces the joy of giving. It shows the recipient that you took the time to acknowledge their effort, making it a special and memorable gesture.

That said, times have changed, and thank you notes can now take other forms. While handwritten notes are ideal, emails or texts are perfectly acceptable in certain contexts—especially if they match the medium in which the gift or service was given. For example:

• If you receive a digital gift card, a text or email thank you is fine.
• If someone sends flowers or a gift through a delivery service, a digital thank you works as well.
• For more personal acts, like hosting a dinner party, a verbal thank you followed by a handwritten note is most appropriate.

Ultimately, the key is to ensure your gratitude is sincere, personal, and timely. A thank you note—whether written, texted, or emailed—remains a simple but meaningful way to show appreciation.

Feel free to reach out with more questions about thank you etiquette. Gratitude never goes out of style!

Warm regards,
Margar-etiquette
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