Letter writing question/help needed.

[kc10family]

Don’t beat me up for this please!

Here is the thing. I really want to write a thank you letter to the manager of the GCH, but I write like I talk. I want a letter that sounds very nice and professional. So…2 things… do you think that I should pay someone from ebay $20.00 to write it for me? Or is there anyone who loves to write who would be willing to help? I just don’t want to sound stupid I guess. Thank you for reading this and not beating me up.

 

[fran99999]

I read your post with no problem. Why would you think you are unable to write a letter? I think if you set your mind to it you would do a fabulous job.

Sit down and think of exactly what you want to say. Make a brief outline and write away.

Best of luck!!

 

[Captain Blue Sky]

I agree with fran99999! I had no difficulty reading your post, and furthermore, I believe that if you write the way you speak you will sound more sincere AND professional...

 

[liamandcaili]

Don’t beat me up for this please!

Here is the thing. I really want to write a thank you letter to the manager of the GCH, but I write like I talk. I want a letter that sounds very nice and professional. So…2 things… do you think that I should pay someone from ebay $20.00 to write it for me? Or is there anyone who loves to write who would be willing to help? I just don’t want to sound stupid I guess. Thank you for reading this and not beating me up.

Wow, people are charging $20 for a thank you note? Maybe I should get in the business. I'm not sure exactly what you're writing the thank you note for, but here's a general one for free...and I don't even know the particulars! By the way, your writing seems fine without anyone's help, but here's the standard...since you are the one who experienced it, I am sure you can write something better.

GCH
[Address]

[Your address]

[Date]

Dear [Insert name here],

I wanted to express my appreciation for the time I spent at GCH. My party [or family] and I experienced [insert three things...ie, great service, helpful staff...make it as personalized as possible.] This all contributed to a wonderful experience and we would certainly return to GCH in the future.

Thank you for helping to make our vacation a memorable one. We look forward to staying with you again.

Sincerely (or Cordially, or Gratefully),

[Your name]

Also, if there was a staff member who was particularly helpful, you could mention this as a third sentence after the second. [Employee X] was particularly [helpful, outstanding] by [Insert experience, ie. obtaining last-minute dinner reservations.]

Good luck! I am sure any manager is happy to receive accolades, whatever the format.

 

[barkley]

don't pay someone! if you use the word processing program on your computer it has spell check (and my personal favorite-grammer check).

just write your letter and then have someone read it out loud to you (or read it out loud to yourself).

 

[kc10family]

You are all GREAT!!!



I guess because I had some trouble in school at an early age I still get nervous about things like writing letters and thank you notes. For my wedding thank you notes I wrote out about ten different sayings, checked them on the computer, had my mother check them, then I made little changes to them so they would fit the person I was sending the thank you note to. In fact I will tell you all a little secret... I always type my posts in Microsoft Word before I post them on this site (yes, this one also).



Thank you all for your positive feedback and encouragement. I am going to write a nice letter on my own, (“I can do it!” I tell my DD to say that all the time) Maybe I should listen to myself a little.



Liamandcaili, thank you for a great start.



I love the people on this board!!! You are all like extended family.



Thank you again. I am off to get my letter done and NOT pay anyone to do it.

 

[NJOYURLIFE]

If you want someone to read over your letter, feel free to email it to me. Please save yourself the $20.

I also had no problems reading your post.