Tom’s principle applies to our everyday lives, no matter
what our business is, if we are in a career transition, or who we may know.
Everyone, without exception, needs to acknowledge conversations with others, no
matter the subject, but especially business or networking. Showing appreciation
for your conversation is more effective than proclaiming how great you are.
The people with whom we converse on various topics love to
be noticed. People
do business with, and refer business to, people that they know, like, and
trust. Anyone who provides you information has given you a gift.
They deserve to be thanked, and you should personally show your appreciation
for their gift of knowledge. Wouldn’t you like to be thanked for sharing with
others?
Thank you cards are unique. A greeting card contains your
feelings, your beliefs, and your appreciation for the person who provided
information to you. When the recipient opens the card, all that rises up out of
the card, like pheromones, enhancing the experience for the receiver. That
person will think of you and should look forward to furthering the relationship
with you. In short, they will remember you in a great way.
A thank you card indicates that you are professional and
thinking of the other person before thinking of yourself. Sending a thank you
card shows that you take the extra step instead of sending the quick,
impersonal email. Emails are looked at once and discarded, if they are read at
all. Some are opened, or not opened, and put aside for later review, often
never. Some wind up in a Spam folder never to be read, and you never know if
the other person received the email or not.
Do you need to actually write the card in your own
handwriting? My handwriting is difficult to read and should never see the light
of day. If you have a way to digitize your handwriting, do it. You will love it
and never want to write anything in your personal handwriting for someone to
attempt to read, often without success. Signatures may also be digitized and
used in all manner of correspondence.
Thank you’s are not the only subject for which we should
send cards. Birthdays, anniversaries, and other life events should be commemorated.
Celebrating the lives of others makes you stand out in their memory and in the
memories of others. Obviously, all business meetings, interviews, and other
events provide you an opportunity to establish yourself as someone with whom
the other person should continue to network. You should always acknowledge the
gifts of others, especially the gifts of information.
Is there someone who you need to thank today, or is there
someone whose special life event you should recognize? Please leave me your
comments, or email me at Jim@SOC4Now.com, or call me at 360-314-8691. Sending
thank you and other types of cards shows your support and appreciation to
others. Thank you for reading, commenting, and sharing. I appreciate your time
and support.
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