To a great extent, the art of writing thank-you notes has surrendered to impersonal forms of technology,
However, the effect of a handwritten note simply cannot be duplicated by a tactless e-mail or a hurried phone
call. A written thank-you note shows the care and the effort put forth by the writer because a note requires
thought as well as time. Writing a note demonstrates that the gift recipient appreciates the giver's
thoughtfulness. In contrast, an e-mail or a phone call may be more convenient for the gift recipient, but these
methods do not show the same level of consideration and appreciation as a thank-you note. Both methods lack
the attention that a gift-no matter its size-properly deserves. Therefore, a handwritten thank-you note is able
to convey gratitude that far exceeds hasty technology.

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