Gratitude Thank you Letters

To whomever took my lunch from the fridge,

I hope you enjoyed the {food}. I spent a good portion of last night prepping and cooking so I could have a nice meal without having to step out of the office today. Thank you for being so considerate of your co-workers.

Sincerely,
{Your Name}

Dear {Hiring Manager},

Thank you for letting me know your decision regarding the {job title} position. While I'm disappointed to learn that I was not selected, I greatly appreciate the opportunity to speak with you and learn more about {company}.

I hope that you'll keep me in mind for future openings. I would also be interested in any feedback you may have regarding my application and interview.

Thank you again for your time. I wish you and everyone at {company} all the best.

Sincerely,
{Your Name}

Dear {Employer/Colleague/Staff},

I want to express my sincere gratitude to you for making my stay at {company} so happy and productive. It has been a pleasure working with you for the last {number of} years, and I will certainly miss all the wonderful times we shared.

Thank you also for the retirement party and the lovely {gift} you got me. How did you know I needed a {gift}? It's perfect for when I go on vacation to {location} next {week/month} with my {wife/spouse}.

Though we won't be seeing each other on a daily basis anymore, I hope we'll still keep in touch outside of the office. In case you don't have it, my personal {email address/cell number} is {contact information}.

Warm regards,
{Your Name}

Dear {Employer/Colleague/Staff},

Wow! I still can't get over the super fun retirement party you all threw for me {yesterday/the other day}. What a way to mark the end of a chapter—you guys are truly the best!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Not just for the party and gifts, but more importantly for the wonderful {number of} years we spent working together. As much as I loved my job, coming in to {company} every day was made more enjoyable because of the people I worked with. So, thank you.

I'll miss {recipient's positive qualities or memorable moments}. I'm sure we'll still see each other outside of the office every now and then. You know where to reach me!

Best,
{Your Name}

Dear {Customer},

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with {service/product}. Your feedback will enable us to serve you better.

Please feel free to reply to this email if you have any further comments or questions.

Sincerely,
{Your Name}

Dear {Recipient},

I am writing to express my gratitude again for {item/gesture}. I know I already sent you a thank you note on {date}, but your {kindness/thoughtfulness} has really had a big impact on me.

{Elaborate on why you're thankful for what they did}.

So, thank you once more.

Best,
{Your Name}

Dear {Recipient},

Words can't begin to describe how thankful I am for {item/gesture}. Your {support/kindness/generosity} really means a lot to me.

{Elaborate on why you're thankful for what they did}. I am truly {blessed/lucky} to have a {friend/spouse/sibling/etc.} like you.

Warmly,
{Your Name}

Dear {Manager},

Last {day of the week}, my {friends/family/colleagues} and I had {lunch/dinner} at {restaurant} for the first time and we were very impressed by the outstanding service we received.

Our server, {server name}, was friendly, attentive, and handled all our requests with utmost professionalism. {Elaborate on positive experience with server and restaurant}.

I have patronized several restaurants in {city/town}, but I must say that {restaurant} is a cut above the rest. Thank you for the wonderful experience. We will definitely be back soon.

Sincerely,
{Your Name}

Dear {Manager},

Kudos to your staff for giving us a wonderful shopping experience last {day of the week}.

We were greeted with warm smiles the moment we set foot inside the store. While my {friend/daughter/mother} and I were browsing the {section}, the staff were attentive without being intrusive.

{Staff member's name} was especially helpful when I needed {particular size/color/model}. {He/she} was also very knowledgeable about the products, offering tips and suggestions.

Thank you for the lovely experience. You have just gained two new regular customers.

Sincerely,
{Your Name}

Dear {Manager},

Thank you for agreeing to apply a discount on the {item} I purchased {earlier today/yesterday}. I had been in need of one for quite some time now, but I have had to hold off due to financial restraints. I don't really mind {the scratches/that it's a floor model}, what matters is that it still works.

Thank you for your kind understanding.

Sincerely,
{Your Name}

Dear {Principal},

I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to you. Though we see each other every day, I never told you how much I appreciate everything you've done for our school.

In the past {number of} years that I've been a teacher at {school}, I have witnessed firsthand how dedicated you are to helping our students, teachers, and the entire school community. {Cite a couple of specific examples.}

You're a great leader and an inspiration to many, including myself. Thank you for always looking out for our school's best interests.

Kind regards,
{Your Name}

Hi {Employee},

Thanks so much for your help with {project}. I know you had to take on additional responsibilities which meant longer hours, so I really appreciate you going the extra mile. We wouldn't have been able to meet the deadline without your hard work.

Thank you for always stepping up when needed.

Best,
{Your Name}

Dear {Recipient},

Thank you for coming to my baby shower on {day of the week}. I had so much fun spending the afternoon with you and the rest of the girls.

Thank you also for the {gift} you brought. It's so cute! I'm sure the little one will love it when {he/she} comes home.

Love,
{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}

Hi {Recipient},

Thank you so much for helping me with {situation/issue}. I couldn't have {end result that was achieved} if you hadn't come to my rescue. I truly appreciate your kindness!

{Your Name}

Dear {Recipient},

Thank you very much for writing a letter of recommendation to support my application at {company name}. I have wanted to work at {company name} ever since {what confirmed your decision}.

Unfortunately, I was not selected for the {job title} position. Still, I want to express my gratitude to you for taking the time and effort to provide me with a recommendation.

Sincerely,
{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},

Thank you so much for inviting me to your home for {event} {last night/yesterday/etc.}.

You really have a knack for hosting—the whole {evening/afternoon/etc.} was just lovely! {Mention what you liked the most about the event.}

I hope we can get together again soon. In the meantime, I'm sending you some photos that I took from {event}. Hope you like them!

Best,
{Your Name}

Dear {Surrogate},

Words cannot express how thankful we are to you for carrying our child. We've dreamed about this for {years/a long time}… And now we're finally going to have our own family!

Thank you for the sacrifice you made just so you could give us this beautiful gift. Please extend our gratitude to your family as well—we know they're doing a lot to help you through this entire process.

Your compassion for situations like ours means so much to us. We can't wait to meet our {son/daughter}!

Warmest regards,
{Your Name} and {Spouse}

Dear Dr. {Surname},

Thank you so much for your care and kindness during my {surgery/annual checkup}. You've made a big difference in my life and I feel fantastic because of your compassion and skills. Thank you for being not only a great doctor, but also a great human being!

Sincerely,
{Your Name}

Dear {Teacher},

Thank you so much for all that you do for {child}. {He/She} was never fond of {subject} until you became {his/her} teacher. We can see how much more confident {he/she} has become at {topic}.

All the best,
{Your Name}

Dear {Teacher},

I never thought I'd say this, but I actually don't want the semester to end. Your classes have been a joy to attend—I'm so glad I took them!

I really had fun learning about {subject}, especially {favorite topics}. If someone had told me before that I'd be a {subject} geek by the end of the semester, I would have laughed at them.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and opening my eyes to the wonderful world of {subject/topic}. I will miss your {passion for teaching/kindness/etc.}.

Warm regards,
{Your Name}

Dear {Teacher},

Thank you for an awesome year! I appreciate all the interesting lessons and fun activities you prepared for us, especially {favorite lessons and/or activities}.

I have learned so much from you and I feel very lucky to have had you for {subject}. You're the best!

Your student,
{Your Name}

Dear {Host Family},

How are you? I'm back in {home country} and already miss {something that you miss about them}.

I'm writing to thank you for everything that you did for me during my {one-year/six-month/etc.} stay in {host country}. I can still remember my first day—I was really nervous and barely spoke any {language}, but you were all so kind to me and gave me such a warm welcome that my worries quickly faded away.

Thank you for helping me navigate life around {city/town}. I learned so much about the {nationality} language and culture during my stay. Thank you for all the helpful advice and for always taking me to different places in and around {city/town}. Most of all, thank you for making me feel that I am a part of your family.

Please stay in touch. Until we meet again!

Kind regards,
{Your Name}

Dear {Tutor},

Thank you so much for helping me with {subject/topic}. I aced my test yesterday, and I couldn't have done it without you!

You never make me feel dumb, you always explain everything thoroughly, and you see to it that I understand the {lesson/topic} before we move on to the next. I'll always be grateful for your patience and support.

Best,
{Your Name}

Dear {Recipient},

Thank you for coming to our housewarming party on {day of the week}. It was very thoughtful of you to bring a {item} as a gift. Our old {item} had broken down, so we were looking to replace it with a new one. Not only that, but the one you got us matches our {room/furniture} perfectly. Thank you so much!

Warmly,
{Your Name}