Without a return address your letter goes to the USPS Mail Recovery Center, a.k.a. Dead Letter Office if it isn’t deliverable. The center receives about 85 million undeliverable mail annually plus millions of packages. You could submit a search request, but only about 20% are ever found. So if you want to be sure it Read the full article…
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Robotics vs Genuine Handwriting
I recently received a wedding thank you note written by a robot, most likely from a company such as Bond.co. I’m sure the bride and groom thought it was the way to go since everyone is so busy these days and no one would be the wiser. That may be true for some, but to Read the full article…
Handwritten Notes Make a Difference
Electronic communications make it easy to connect with anyone, but a handwritten note can mean something more. Going the extra mile not only means more to the recipient, but can mean more to you as well. Studies show that when you make someone else feel special you feel happier too.
Bring Back the Handwritten Note
The Internet is so convenient, making it easy to dash off an email. However, electronic messaging just doesn’t have the same impact as a handwritten letter. It is a thrill to find the hand-addressed envelope hiding amidst the junk mail. You can guarantee that your letter will be the first item opened. It has become so rare Read the full article…
Handwriting, lost skill? We don’t think so.
What the Experts Say Handwriting, lost skill? Graphologist Elaine Quigley, a handwriting expert, said: “Our handwriting reveals so much about our personalities and means more than a text, email, or even Facebook post. With the ongoing rise of the digital world and social media, it’s important, now more than ever, not to lose our creative Read the full article…
The Meaning Behind a Thank You Note
There is an art in writing a thank you note that extends beyond scribbling your name to the bottom of a stock poem from a store bought card. Sentences that convey what the gift meant, how it will be used and what it meant to you are what is most important in a thank you message. Having Read the full article…
The Forgotten Power of Handwritten Notes
The next time you consider sending an email or a text message to a client, customer or employee, take a moment to think about composing a handwritten note instead. “The tradition of writing notes and letters has been compromised by the information age, and we seldom find time for it,” says Dawn Bryan, founder of The Qualipedia, Read the full article…
Isn’t it old fashioned?
It isn’t old fashioned to send thank you notes for interviews, it sets you apart and shows that you are putting forth more effort. Thank you notes need not be long, only a few sentences is enough. You can still send that email, but follow through with a handwritten thank you note.
Is email the new “junk” mail?
A handwritten note is experiencing a resurgence in the era of email. Everyday we get bombarded with email that we quickly click through. When we receive a hand written note, time is taken to open the envelope and read the message. Now that’s powerful! Thank you notes should be a part of every business person’s Read the full article…