Thank-You Letters
  25 November 2003

Once you have been to a party, you should send the host a thank you letter. It can also be sent after you have received a present.

Thank you letters or notes are very easy to write. First of all, you should mention the event attended or present received. Then you should express your gratitude or compliments. Before, you end your letter, you should express your thanks once again. It sounds a bit redundant, but you will be happy to receive well-written thanks yourself.

Below is an example of a thank you letter to the hosts of a party.

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Smythe,

We wish to thank you once again for inviting us to your anniversary party, where good time was had by all. It was a successful event, and we really enjoyed ourselves.

Thank you again for being such wonderful hosts. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Truly yours,

Another example of letter in appreciation of a present received.

Dear Mr. Jones,

We would like to thank you for delighting us with your presence at our anniversary. We were glad you could join us. We were also delighted at the painting you kindly brought for us. It was very special, and we will put it up in my study.

Thank you once again for coming and for the exquisite present.

Sincerely yours,


Here are some expressions you can use when expressing your appreciation.

We wish to express our deep appreciations for …….
Your company was very much appreciated at our party.
Your generous gift is very much appreciated.