Handwritten Notes are a Way to Show You Care

There’s one thing that seemed to go out of style, but may be back - 

and that’s handwritten notes. Handwritten letters and notes 

have been around since mankind started writing. 

 

 

 

According to History, 

Borrowing aspects of the Etruscan alphabet, the ancient Romans 

were among the first to develop a written script for transactions 

and correspondence. By the fifth century A.D. it included early 

versions of lowercase letters and sometimes flowed like 

modern cursive.

 

Somewhere along the way, technology surpassed writing, and that’s 

a shame. 

 

It’s less personal, it’s cold, and the tone is often lost in translation. 

 

Growing up, I only had the choice of writing notes. There wasn’t 

impersonal email or social media. Instead, whether we wanted 

to thank someone or just stay in touch, handwritten letters 

were the way to go. In fact, my mother still wrote letters until 

she passed, and my mother-in-law does to this day. We got a 

handwritten card the other day for taking her out to lunch - 

and she does it for every holiday and thank you. 

 

But, handwritten notes aren’t just for friends and family. What better 

way to show your customers you care than with handwritten notes 

for business? I work at a shop where customer are our bread 

and butter. Guess one of the ways we advertise? 

Handwritten notes. It’s not only personal, but it shows 

the client you care about them by taking the time to share a few 

words you wrote out instead of sending an 

impersonal email. Sure, we do calls too, but a note allows 

them to look back over it and save it. Just like people do when 

it’s someone they know personally. 

 

Look at it this way, it’s personalized customer service. Just like you 

might like getting a personal note from a friend or family member, 

your customers will love it too. You look professional, and it 

surely makes a statement that sets you apart from your competition. 

 

Here’s another thing to consider. Both businesses and individuals 

have to wade through tons of emails every day. Those get discarded 

pretty quick. But a handwritten note is something physical they 

can hold onto. It’s also something they can refer back to, 

and sets a reminder of your business. 

 

And which looks better, a typed out mailer or something that 

looks like you spent time considering how glad you are to have 

them as a client? I know I prefer something handwritten. It also 

gets their attention. How many times have you gotten a handwritten 

note and immediately wanted to see what it was all about? 

I know I do. And I guarantee you others prefer it. With most 

pedestrian-looking cards, they’re thrown out. Why risk 

that when you can make a statement?

 

Let’s face it, a handwritten card or thank you note is always 

appreciated more than an informal email. Whether it’s a parent, 

a pen pal, a best friend, or a customer - one way to show 

you care is with taking the time to share it in handwriting.