Can email replace thank-you notes?
Manners Matter in the Digital World Answered by Peggy Post
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It used to be taboo to send thank-you notes by way of email. Now, you can even send them via text. But handwritten thank-you notes are still the way to go—for a wedding gift and after a job interview, for example. An initial, prompt emailed thanks is OK. But you should follow up with a paper version. An email just isn't as warm and special. There are bonuses for writing handwritten thank-you notes. It feels really good when you sit down and write your gratitude. It also makes the recipient feel appreciated.
No texto acima, Peggy Post defende que notas de agradecimento
podem ser um tabu se não forem escritas a mão.
devem ser escritas a mão porque mostram a gratidão do autor e agradam a quem as recebe.
devem ser enviadas por mensagens eletrônicas porque são mais rápidas.
podem ser escritas via mensagem de texto porque são calorosas.