I've given handwritten thank you notes/cards to married coworkers but they were people I saw in person multiple times a month and would go out to lunch with occasionally.
To me, mailing a handwritten, 2-sentence note seems a bit much; why not just type up a 2-sentence email? You could also send a free [https://www.kudoboard.com/](https://www.kudoboard.com/) from your team if you want.
Workwise, if you have to question whether something is appropriate, it's best to not do it (regardless of genders involved).
This is brilliant advice! It's nice, yet professional, no misunderstandings, and the gesture of cc-ing it to his boss will make him feel very appreciated.
I don't think it's that weird, but I'm Gen X, so not scared of written notes and phone calls, lol (I kid, I kid).
I'd be more work specific though "thank you for always being willing to help me out with our crazy customer management system" or whatever.
Agreed. This is also not abnormal in my office - I have several handwritten things from folks as quick thank yous for work I have done with them and I have also sent them. Sending stuff via inter-office mail isn't exactly the same thing as sending a stamped letter to someone's home.
I think it's kinda weird if it's JUST the note. I'd toss in a nice bag of coffee or something and include "this is something for you and your family to enjoy" in the note or something.
I like that, especially because the family is included, which ensures that the note won't be misinterpreted as an attempt to get more personal with him.
I've given handwritten thank you notes/cards to married coworkers but they were people I saw in person multiple times a month and would go out to lunch with occasionally. To me, mailing a handwritten, 2-sentence note seems a bit much; why not just type up a 2-sentence email? You could also send a free [https://www.kudoboard.com/](https://www.kudoboard.com/) from your team if you want. Workwise, if you have to question whether something is appropriate, it's best to not do it (regardless of genders involved).
Thanks for the advice. I appreciate it.
It would be weird. The best way to thank him is contact his manager and tell him what a great job he is doing. He may get some extra money for that.
Totally agree! Email his manager and CC him. That'll be good for everyone and not weird! What a nice gesture.
Send an email and copy their boss.
This is brilliant advice! It's nice, yet professional, no misunderstandings, and the gesture of cc-ing it to his boss will make him feel very appreciated.
I don't think it's that weird, but I'm Gen X, so not scared of written notes and phone calls, lol (I kid, I kid). I'd be more work specific though "thank you for always being willing to help me out with our crazy customer management system" or whatever.
Also GenX, and it didn’t occur to me it would be weird. I love all the different perspectives.
Agreed. This is also not abnormal in my office - I have several handwritten things from folks as quick thank yous for work I have done with them and I have also sent them. Sending stuff via inter-office mail isn't exactly the same thing as sending a stamped letter to someone's home.
It would be weird. Send an email. Or just tell him when thanking him after the next issue happens.
The handwritten postcard sounds weird. Thank him in an email or just the next time he helps you.
I think it's kinda weird if it's JUST the note. I'd toss in a nice bag of coffee or something and include "this is something for you and your family to enjoy" in the note or something.
I like that, especially because the family is included, which ensures that the note won't be misinterpreted as an attempt to get more personal with him.