a thank-you note When do you need to write a thank-you note. Someone returns your lost telephonedoctorpolicegiftJennys gifta handbagDear Aunt Mary, What a wonderful Christmas gift! It is just the handbag that I had wanted for a long time, but could never get for myself. Thank you so much, Aunt Mary. Ill have the bag for years and years, and Ill think of you with thanks and love every time I use it.Lovingly yours,JennyHow to writeStep1 Begin with a salutation, e.g. Dear Aunt Ruth, followed by a comma.Step 2 Write about how you enjoy the gift, favor, entertainment, etc. Step 3 Write about how you plan to use the gift.Step 4 sign off your thank-you note using such an expression as “With thanks, Billy.”.Step 5 Thank the recipient for the gift, favor or entertainment given.Helpful expressionsThank you very much forThats/ its very kind of you to Thanks for your kindness A thousand thanks. I really appreciate what youve done for me these days.Lets write A friend has invited you to a movie. Now write a thank-you note to express your thanks. Tell him/her how you liked the movie and what a wonderful time you had with him/her.