Technology today is all about being faster and better. Increased productivity and a desire to accomplish tasks quickly are the goals of most companies. Unfortunately, pleasant exchanges and strong relationships are pushed aside by these goals. But if you work with some great people, you must let them know you appreciate the extra things they do for you. Here are tips for thanking your colleagues in an email without boring them.

Send Thank You Note Under a Separate Cover

Consider expressing your gratitude with a separate email not attached to the email chain. It takes a few seconds, and it speaks volumes. By drafting a different email to express gratitude, you demonstrate that you took the time to give your message some thought instead of hitting a reply button with a generic response.

Keep the Message Professional

When you thank your supervisor or colleague, keep the salutation and the body of your thank you note professional and business appropriate. If the recipient is someone you have not worked with before, view this as an opportunity to establish a new connection in your network.

Keep It Brief

Most workers receive a substantial number of emails per day. Be mindful of this fact when you prepare to thank someone. Make it fast by getting in, expressing gratitude, and getting out. It is a thank you note, nothing more. It is not a speech. People will appreciate it when you demonstrate respect for their time with email etiquette.

Do Not Express Gratitude in a Group Email

If possible, avoid expressing gratitude in a group email. It is always better and more appreciated when you send a thank you to each person individually. This personal touch demonstrates your sincerity. The underlying message of a group email is speed and efficiency. These are two things you wish to avoid in a note of this nature.

Simple But Effective Ways to Say Thanks

With some thought, you can devise many creative and simple ways to express your gratitude in an email. Here is a start:

• I appreciate your guidance
• Please accept my deepest thanks
• Many thanks
• Much obliged
• Thanks for being a great team player
• I could not have done it without your help
• Thanks for being awesome
• I owe you one
• It is so kind of you to
• Cheers

Try to put a bit of extra effort into your emails. If you choose, you can take this a step further by handwriting a personal note or picking up coffee on the way to work. The idea is to show your gratitude to your well-deserving supervisors and colleagues.

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