National Thank You Note Day

National Thank You Note Day has a main goal: to tell people that words of gratitude often have a magical effect on those around them. People have been using notes and postcards for a long time, filling them with such necessary words. I wish the tradition continued!

History

Even in ancient Egypt and China, the society was kind to such notes. For this, beautiful papyrus paper was chosen, each line was thought out so that the addressee was guaranteed to smile upon receipt. The period and place of appearance of more modern postcards is still disputed by researchers – perhaps this happened in the Celestial Empire, when Cai Lun invented paper, or in England after the appearance of a serial product called “Penny Penates”.

Today, paper cards are used much less often than before. Electronic prototypes, on the contrary, have gained momentum: they can be shared with relatives not only on National Day! A traditional letter will not be delivered immediately, if you live in different cities, an electronic picture will fly in 1 second. The development of technology is great, but you need to remember where it all began. It would be sad to lose touch with paper products forever!

Interesting facts

Did you know that:

• in India, they usually don’t say “thank you”, considering that gratitude is a smile and a kind attitude;
• if a Chinese taps on the table with the fingers of his right hand, be sure that this gesture is a manifestation of gratitude for courtesy;
• in Arab countries, you can’t thank for a tasty treat – this is considered bad form;
• expressing or receiving gratitude increases the production of the hormone oxytocin, which affects the emotional state of a person;
• “thank you” enhances customer service.

How to celebrate

Get nice paper on National Thank You Note Day and write nice notes to loved ones. Write sincerely and avoid vague phrases, address a specific recipient, and then he will definitely appreciate the sign of attention. Attach small souvenirs to the notes – ideally handmade.

When is National Thank You Note Day celebrated in 2022?

National Thank You Note Day is observed on December 26 each year.

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