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When should I send a thank-you note?(Brief Article)

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| April 01, 2001 | GOINS, LIESA | COPYRIGHT 2001 Hearst Communications, reprinted with permission of Hearst. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

"When someone has gone out of their way to help you, writing a note is a must," says Barbara Pachter, author of When the Little Things Count...and They Always Do (Marlow & Company, 2001). So if your boss sent you to a fun seminar or a contact supplied crucial stats, break out your stationery. Also, write a note ...

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