Merci. Gracias. Danke schön. Spasiba. Xie xie. Arigato… There are over 6,000 languages spoken today in the world, and these are just handful of dialects to say ‘thank you’.
Thank you for a great weekend... for you help... for looking after the children... for the birthday gifts... for your kindness... Sadly, a genuine thank you, just like the Do-Do bird, seems to be nearing extinction these days.
Saying thank-you doesn’t necessarily have to involve sticking banners or signs to bathroom mirrors, fridge doors, around offices or lifts. Nor does it have to involve breaking the bank. Sometimes, “thank you” is all about creating something personal and special for the person you intend it to.
Make your Thank-You a Golden One...
Since saying thank-you is so rare, it makes you look that much better when you say it. And that’s why there’s a mountain of thank you gifts out there. When someone’s done something special for you, why not express your heartfelt thanks with personalised thank you gifts?
The best thing about personalised gifts is that you folks get to add any name or personal message to your pressie – that could be your bridesmaid, best man, relative or friend. Your gift will be completely personal to them.
These types of gifts are aplenty on the internet if you're a little confused on what to get a loved one to express a word of thanks.
You can get engraved personalised gifts such as crystal flutes and engraved trinket boxes, beautifully etched with their name and your thank you message. Want to say an especially unusual thank-you? You can actually buy old newspapers – otherwise known as personalised newspapers – online, from any date of your choice to express your gratitude.
A Written word of Thanks Can Really Pack a Punch
While a phone call, instant message, email or text message is all very nice, saying thank-you with a hand-written letter can really pack a punch. When was the last time you received one, or wrote one? You can even get your mitts on thank-you-themed personalised stationery, like letterheads, postcards and cards, so you can show your appreciation in style.
Some folks really take offence if they don’t receive a thank you card, or resent it if they aren’t acknowledged when they hold the door open for you. It doesn’t hurt to show your gratitude once in a while, even if Aunty Mavis gives you a hideous jumper for your birthday, which you just know you won’t wear – it’s the thought that counts.
So, whether it’s a wedding, christening, birthday, or simply to thank your neighbour for looking after the cat while you were away, personalised thank you gifts will make a lovely present for anyone under the sun and will guarantee that your thank you messages stand out from the crowd. After all, silent gratitude isn’t much use to anyone!
Susie Davids - Currently an E-Commerce Copywriter at DSG International (The Dixons Stores Group), I have proven editorial experience in the creation of ...
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