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Tuesday, December 15th, 2009Learn the proper way to write instructions.
Want To Be Happier? Be More Grateful
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009Want to quickly improve your happiness and satisfaction with life? Then the pen may be a mighty weapon, according to research done by Kent State University’s Dr. Steven Toepfer.
With that question in mind, Toepfer enlisted students from six courses to explore the effects of writing letters of gratitude to people who had positively impacted the [...]
The Power of the Personal Note
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009I was talking to a friend who is a fourth-year medical student applying for residency programs. She told me about the programs she is considering and said she was very impressed with Tulane.
When I asked what impressed her about Tulane (a medical center affiliated with Tulane University in New Orleans), I learned [...]
Are Thank-You Notes Passe in the E-Mail Age?
Thursday, November 5th, 2009Your mom told you to do it. “What Color Is Your Parachute?” told you to do it. Every etiquette columnist who ever cocked a pinkie on a teacup and every job-search expert worth her salt told you to do it.
For centuries, it’s been the common assumption that a handwritten thank-you note – [...]
Laura Trice Suggests We All Say Thank You
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009About This Talk
In this deceptively simple 3-minute talk, Dr. Laura Trice muses on the power of the magic words “thank you” — to deepen a friendship, to repair a bond, to make sure another person knows what they mean to you. Try it.
About Laura Trice
Laura Trice is a counselor and life coach. Full bio and [...]
The Importance of Thank You Letters
Monday, June 22nd, 2009If you have had a job interview or important networking opportunity recently, a thank you letter is a wonderful way to stand out from the crowd, make a positive impression, and restate important points as to your qualifications and/or suitability.
But beyond a gracious (and explicit) “thank you,” what should a thank you letter contain?
A successful [...]
How to Write a Memorable Thank-You Note
Monday, May 25th, 2009At a loss for words? Writing a creative thank-you card can be easy if you just remember a few simple rules.
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What You Might Not Know about Thank-You Notes
Tuesday, May 12th, 2009This topic must be incredibly beguiling, since so many people are searching for help with it.
Here are a few questions I have received on the art of expressing thanks:
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How to Write a Letter Home to Employees
Tuesday, May 12th, 2009In our world of information overload it’s easy to forget about the value of simple written communication. A letter home from an owner, president, CEO or boss can be a powerful communications tool that reaches employees and their families.
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How to Write a Sympathy Card
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009The best way to write a sympathy card is to be genuine and simply say what you feel, thus, you should send your condolences as soon as you hear the news of the death. The following guidelines are for those who may be at a loss for words during the difficult time following a death.
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