Dear {Recipient},

On behalf of the {management/executive} team, thank you for going above and beyond your duties at {company}.

Not only have you always been an excellent {position}, but you have also {how they went above and beyond expectations}. In addition, you {another way they went above and beyond expectations}.

Your efforts have been vital in helping our company {how they helped the company}. Your tireless dedication is deeply appreciated, thus, the {management/executive} team has decided to award you with a {monetary amount} one-time bonus.

Thank you again for your contributions.

Sincerely,
{Your Name}

Dear {Recipient},

Thank you for the extra time and effort you put into {project/assignment} over the past {time period}. It hasn't been easy to {goal that needed to be accomplished}, but thanks to your {relevant skills} and hard work, we were able to {meet the deadline/hit our target/etc.} in a timely manner.

Keep up the good work! You've been a tremendous asset to the {team/company} from the beginning. I'm looking forward to seeing what you can achieve in the future.

Regards,
{Your Name}

Hey {Recipient},

I can't thank you enough for helping me move into my new {place/apartment/etc.} {yesterday/the other day/last week}. There was no way I would have been able to lift {heavy furniture} all by myself! You're a real lifesaver—thanks for being such an awesome {sibling/friend/etc.}.

Please come over for dinner soon. I should be settled in {by next week/in a few days}.

{Your Name}

Dear {House Sitter},

A heartfelt thank you for looking after my home and {companion animal(s)} while I was gone. I couldn't have picked a better person for the job.

You treated my house with utmost respect, as if it were your own. I think it's actually in better condition now than it was before I left! You also took really good care of my beloved {companion animal(s)}. It was hard not being with {him/her/them} for {several/so many} {days/weeks/months}, so I truly appreciate the daily {photos/videos/video calls}.

Thank you for being such an amazing house sitter. I will definitely recommend your service to my friends and family.

Sincerely,
{Your Name}

Dear {Colleague},

Thank you so much for letting me shadow you for the {entire day/past week/etc.}. Working alongside you not only allowed me to see how things are done in the {name of team/department}, but it also abated any worries I had about my new job.

Observing you while you {responsibilities/tasks performed} and assisting you with {tasks/projects} was a real eye-opener. I learned a lot from you and I'm confident I'll do well on my own. Thanks again!

Sincerely,
{Your Name}

Dear {Recipient},

Thank you for the kindness you showed me while {what you were doing when it happened}. I really appreciate what you did for me—it's not every day that someone {what they did for you}.

You're such a great {friend/sibling/etc.} and I'm very lucky to have you. Please let me treat you to {lunch/a movie/etc.} this weekend.

Best,
{Your Name}

Dear {Recipient},

Many thanks for letting me borrow your {item}. I couldn't have {what you did with it} without it! You're a real lifesaver. I owe you one!

{Your Name}

Dear {Recipient},

I just want to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for always lending an ear and being there for me. I can always count on you to listen to me whenever I have something to share—problems, stories, rants… Even when I'm spouting useless stuff, you've never tuned me out or made me feel like I'm wasting your time.

I feel so lucky to have a {friend/partner/sibling/etc.} like you. Thanks for everything!

Love,
{Your Name}

Dear {Recipient},

Thank you for treating me to lunch at {restaurant} {today/yesterday}! I've always wanted to go there ever since I read all the five-star reviews. Well, the reviews were right—the {dish} definitely did not disappoint.

But you know what the best part was? It's that I got to spend time and catch up with you. We should do this again soon, but I'm paying next time!

Warmly,
{Your Name}

Dear {Recipient},

I hope this finds you well! I am back from my {period of time} mission trip in {country}, and what an amazing experience it has been!

Of course, this trip would not have been possible without your help. Your prayers, encouragement, and financial support enabled me to do God's work and share my faith… While we were in the beautiful {city/town} of {name of city/town}, our {group/team} {what you accomplished during the trip}.

For more information and photos of the projects we completed during our {period of time} mission, please head on over to {URL}.

Thanks again for supporting this trip. May the Lord bless you and your family!

In Christ,
{Your Name}

Dear {Recipient},

Thank you so much for introducing me to {contact}! I have already reached out to {him/her} and we are meeting for {coffee/lunch} on {date} to {purpose of meeting}.

I really appreciate your offer to connect me to your network contacts. I'll keep you posted on the outcome of our meeting. Thanks again!

Best,
{Your Name}

Dear {Recipient},

Thank you for nominating me for the {name of award}. This comes as a complete surprise as I had no idea that my name was even submitted. Nevertheless, I am honored that someone has recognized my work in {field of work/area of expertise}. I will always cherish this nomination regardless of the outcome.

Sincerely,
{Your Name}

Dear {Event Organizer},

Thank you so much for organizing {name of event}! I knew you were the right person for the job. You went above and beyond everyone's expectations—every single detail was well thought out, from the {speaker lineup/decor/etc.} to the {food/music/etc.}.

All the {guests/attendees} I spoke to said they had a wonderful time. Do give yourself a pat on the back. You deserve it!

With gratitude,
{Your Name}

Dear {Host},

Thank you for opening your beautiful home to me last weekend! You were the most gracious host—I really appreciate the fresh linens, delicious meals, and books on my bedside table. I also had a wonderful time getting to know your family.

Should you find yourself in {town/city}, please know that you're always welcome in my home.

Warmly,
{Your Name}

Hi {Customer},

Thank you for your recent payment of {monetary amount} for invoice number {invoice number}. Your order has been shipped out, kindly expect delivery by {date}.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your order, simply reply to this email.

Best,
{Your Name}
{Your Role}

Dear {Pet Sitter},

Thank you so much for taking care of {companion animal's name} while I was away. I really appreciate you taking the time to update me on what {he/she} has been up to each day. Looking at the {photos/videos} that you sent was the highlight of my days.

Thanks for making sure {companion animal's name} got plenty of TLC and {walkies/exercise/playtime}! I'll definitely be recommending your services to anyone who needs a pet sitter.

Warm regards,
{Your Name}

Dear {Boss},

Thank you for the promotion—your trust in my abilities means a lot to me. I look forward to continuing to do great work with you. I can't wait to start my new position {next week/on Wednesday/etc.}!

Sincerely,
{Your Name}

Dear {Recipient},

Thank you for your quick response regarding {topic}. The information you provided was very helpful and {how that information helps you}.

Talk soon!

{Your Name}

Dear {Boss},

Thank you so much for the raise! I'm very happy to be a part of a company where hard work is appreciated. I look forward to improving my skills and doing more great work with you and the rest of the team.

Sincerely,
{Your Name}

Dear {Boss},

Thank you so much for granting my request for a pay raise. I appreciate the fact that you took the time to look into my request and discuss it with upper management.

I assure you I will continue to do my best. I won't let you regret your decision.

Kind regards,
{Your Name}

Dear {Police Department/Fire Department/Ambulance Company},

Thank you for letting me ride along with {name of officer/firefighter/paramedic} on {date}. {Name} was professional, compassionate, and very patient in answering my questions. I learned a lot about {topic(s)} and now have even more respect for the men and women working in {field/department/company}.

Needless to say, I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Thanks again.

Sincerely,
{Your Name}

Dear {Recipient},

Words cannot express how thankful I am to have a second chance at life.

After {accident} on {date}, my family thought they'd never see me again. I'm not supposed to be here. But here I am because of you.

I am here because of your quick thinking and tireless dedication to helping others. Saying “thank you” seems so inadequate, but from the bottom of my heart, thank you for saving my life.

With gratitude,
{Your Name}

Dear {Host},

Thank you for hosting the slumber party last night! {Daughter} couldn't stop talking about how much fun she had with her friends. She really enjoyed {part that she enjoyed the most}.

{Spouse} and I also enjoyed having a quiet evening to ourselves. We {activities you did}. Thanks again!

Warmly,
{Your Name}

Dear {Recipient},

Thank you so much for speaking at our wedding last {day of the week}. {Spouse} and I enjoyed your speech very much—and, judging by the reaction you got from the audience, so did everyone else! I'm sure {name} or {name} got it all on video. Nevertheless, we'll always remember the funny jokes you cracked and the wonderful advice you gave us on our special day.

Thanks again for helping make our wedding a beautiful occasion we'll never forget. We love you!

XOXO,
{Your Name} and {Spouse}

Dear {Recipient},

Thank you for the wonderful surprise {occasion} party {last night/yesterday}. How you all managed to keep it from me for the past {number of} {days/weeks/months} amazes me too. Haha!

But seriously, though, you did such an incredible job planning everything. The food, the music, the venue… everything was just fabulous!

Thank you for doing all of this for me. It's definitely one of the best {occasion} parties I've ever been to!

Love,
{Your Name}

Dear {Photographer},

Thank you for sending our wedding photos to us so fast. All we can say is, wow! Everything looks so amazing! Seeing all the photos brought back each moment of our special day (plus some tears to our eyes!).

We both knew that we wanted to have you photograph our wedding the moment we saw your {website/portfolio/work in magazine or elsewhere}. Your talent, professionalism, and ninja skills are unmatched—you made everyone feel at ease, and you were able to capture everything without being intrusive.

We can't stop looking at our photos and we feel so blessed to have had you as our photographer. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Lots of love,
{Your Name} and {Spouse}