What kind of thank you note should I write to a relative who gave me 5 dollars for my birthday?

Answer 1

Thank you notes don't have to be as complicated as a lot of us make them to be.

When it comes to gifts of money, there is only one major ettiquite rule of thumb to follow, and that is that it's NOT appropriate to write the actual amount of money you received. Instead, you should refer to it as "gift of money", regardless of the amount. Some people say to put "thank you for your generosity" or "thank you for your kindness", but I personally feel "thank you for the gift of money" is more appropriate, as it acknowledges the gift of money and is specific, whereas "generosity" or "kindness" could be referring to a broad range of things.

Some people feel it's good etiquette to next write what you did with the money specifically, but I feel it's really only appropriate for kids to do that, as adults obviously could use the money and kids don't really NEED the money so it's nice for a kids to say "I was able to buy myself a toy (or whatever) that I've really been wanting and your gift helped me to do that. In my opinion, it wouldn't be too appropriate for an adult to say "I used the gift of money towards my bills or groceries." There could be instances where it would be appropriate for an adult to say what they did with the money, however, but it should be worded very carefully if it is written.

So, here's what I usually say in a thank you note for someone who has given me money in a card as a gift:

Dear ______,
Thank you very much for the nice card and for the gift of money. It means a lot to me that you thought of me and I appreciate it very much.

(You can include some small talk here if you wish like "hope all is well on your end" "Talk to you soon", etc.)

(If you do the small talk, be sure to write "thanks again" after it.)

Sincerely / Love,
_________


Above all, it is not so much about what you say that will mean something to the gift giver, but it is the fact that you took the time to write them a note of thanks / acknowledgment. That lets the gift giver know you appreciate them and what they did.

Answer 2

$5 can be better than nothing or it could be considered tacky but either way Be thankful and full of appreciation.

If it was being tacky then your thankfulness and appreciation shows great character and taking the high road.

If it was all the giver could give at this time as least your birthday was remember.

Answer 3

Write a note saying thank you for your gift. It was much appreciated...then go out and buy a lotto ticket!

Answer 4

A nice one. Thank him or her sincerely for remembering you. Having people send evidence (card or gift or even both) that they were thinking of you is far more important than whatever was sent, be it $5.- or $5000.- or more. Thank this person kindly for thinking of you kindly. By all means don't give him or her any indication, by your note, that you're really a greedy little so-and-so. If it's not true, of course, you wouldn't want to give a false impression. If it is true, please keep that secret to yourself!

Answer 5

My son got $1 and a white hanky every year from his Great Great Aunt until she passed when he was 20! Every year he would sit down and write a thank you--just for remembering his birthday and being a wonderful great Auntie!!

Answer 6

I'd say something like thank you for the money gift. You could mention what you were going to use it for or say I'm putting it in a saving where I look forward to buying__________, your gift will help me get there sooner.

Answer 7

Say something like: "Thank you for the birthday gift. It was very generous of you."

Answer 8

A handwritten, sincere thank-you note should be written. The fact that someone cares enough to remember your birthday and take the time and energy to send you a gift should be appreciated.

Answer 9

Dear so-and-so,
Thank you so much for remembering me on my birthday. You thoughtful present made my day!
Sincerely,
You

Answer 10

A sincere Thank You. They could have given you nothing!