1 . Prince Diana was known for her habit many people today don’t pay attention to, but a new study shows you might want to reconsider.
While performing her royal duties as the Princess of Wales, Diana made time to write thank-you letters. In the book Diana: Her True Story, the author Andrew Morton wrote about Diana’s determination to send thank-you cards, noting that after her royal wedding to Prince Charles in 1981 she “sat down and answered many of the 47.000 letters of congratulation and 10,000 gifts which the wedding generated (产生) ” , with the help of extra staff.
It turned out that Diana understood the significance (意义) of a thank-you card much more than others do. According to a recent study, many people underestimate (低估) the value of a thank-you letter and how much happiness the recipient (接受者) will get from it.
The author of Modern Etiquette (礼仪) for a Better Life, notes that what stands out about a thank-you note compared with a text or email is the time that goes into the act. “It is a special touch,” she said. “It’s going above and beyond what is generally expected because it means that you’ve taken some extra step.”
If you’re now feeling like sending a thank-you card to someone for a gift, for a favor or simply for their time, we have a few suggestions. Jacqueline Whitmore, an etiquette expert says that you shouldn’t be discouraged if you are a bit delayed (延迟) in sending out a note of appreciation.
“A late thank-you note is better than none at all,” she said. Also, a tone that’s warm and friendly along with personal stationery (信纸) for more of a signature look should be included.
It won’t be from Kensington Palace, but it will still have an original touch.
1. Why do many people pay no attention to sending thank-you letters?| A．Because they think it hard to do so. |
| B．Because they are not from royal families |
| C．Because they attach less value to a thank-you letter. |
| D．Because they have no congratulation letters to answer. |
| A．The process of writing a thank-you letter. |
| B．The difficulty in writing a thank-you letter. |
| C．The similarity of a thank-you letter to that of a text or email |
| D．The difference between a thank-you letter and a text or email. |
| A．Posting the letter with a gift. |
| B．Sending the letter at a later time. |
| C．Using a tone that’s warm and friendly. |
| D．Stopping sending the letter when it is too late. |
| A．Unbelievable. | B．Doubtful. |
| C．Interesting. | D．Admirable. |
