[LM_NET] HIT: Reference Thank You

[Tammi Mathers <mrstmathers@GMAIL.COM>]

Here is the original message:
"Is it appropriate to give a principal a thank you card for writing you a
letter of recommendation?  or what do you do?"

Responses:

+Absolutely.  Do it.

+My husband is a principal and he has received them, many times after the
person has gotten the new job.

+It is never inappropriate to write a thank you note.

+Chocolate always works for me! ;)

+I would think that it would depend upon if it was for a job or not - if you
got the job it might be nice but a simple thank you I think is enough.

+Absolutely!!!!! And highly recommended!

+In my opinion, I think so.  I always do so.

+I would certainly write a thank you note and maybe a plate of cookies...

+I think that is an excellent idea!

+According to BellaOnline
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art48708.aspyou should first make
sure it was a good reference, then thank them.

+I think a "thank you" note is not only "nice" but REQUIRED.  I would
consider giving a Starbucks card ($10?) or other token gift as thanks since
he/she took the time and trouble to write the recommendation.

+I think it is a very nice thing to do.

+Thank you  cards or notes are always appropriate and appreciated,
especially if someone takes the time to thoughtfully write a letter of
recommendation.

+Absolutely!  But always request a copy for your files.  I didn't do that as
a young teacher and was surprised when I later obtained my file when I left
one district for another and found that some of the folks doing the
recommendation had very negative things to say.  Boy!  Was I shocked.  Good
luck, and yes, always say thanks and write it!

+I think a thank you card is more than appropriate for the situation.

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