Mercedes drops a note card in the mail!
Ruby®‘s team of friendly virtual receptionists knows that a hand-written note card can brighten the dreariest of days. As our own Problem Solver & Happiness Maker Kendra Neal, wrote in her post on How to Keep It Personal in a Virtual (Receptionist) World:
“I can type at least 100 words per minute, but I can write about ten. A note card says, ‘I sat down and thought about you in a meaningful way.‘”
In a busy day of phone answering and email checking, here are 5 reasons you may want to create a connection by sending a note card:
When someone’s not feeling well. Tried and true, everyone appreciates a “Get Well” card when they’ve been ill. It might’ve been just a cold, in which case snail mail may drop off your well wishes after they’re better, but a surprise note letting them know you were thinking about them is always a happiness booster.
Congratulations! Births, weddings, and children’s graduations are always cause for celebration! Likewise, many small businesses use our virtual receptionist service, and when we hear that one of our clients has just won a big case or completed a special project, we like to applaud their hard work with a hand-written note.
Birthdays, of course! If you’re sending a birthday card to a client or coworker, and you know a lot of people would like to join in, try having everyone sign the same card; it’ll help organize the process, and the birthday boy or girl will get a nice ego boost!
When you’ve had a particularly good interaction. A follow up note card could be just what the doctor ordered to wow your colleague. How neat would it be to receive a card in the mail, amongst your bills, statements, and solicitation letters, that simply reads, ”Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed speaking with you the other day!”?
Just because! Not every card has to be for a momentous occasion; if you notice that you haven’t heard from someone in a while, try sending them a card just to say hello!
What’s your favorite way to create community with your colleagues and clients? Share your tips below!
