How To Give "Thanks" in New York City

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The first time I got a "Thank You" gift from someone that was actually a basket of fresh fruit, instead of a cheesy card, I wanted to send THEM a thank you. Not to underestimate the power of a good thank you card, but truthfully, creativity in your thanks shows that you put forth effort and thought in in your gratitude. Its hard to be remembered by a run of the mill card with your canned expression, unless you bust out some type of poem- but who are we kidding, there's only one Maya Angelou.

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Meat and cheese from Arthur Avenue

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Veniero’s Pasticceria

Chocolate says LOVE.

Dear (person I love),

Thank you for letting me eat chocolate in bed last night and for dealing with my insane  PMS. Sorry I wouldn’t share, I hope this will suffice.

Your Lover,
Chelsea

Mother's Day is coming up.....

If you’re like me, you’re probably having a very difficult time coming up with what to buy your Mother, (the woman who carried you in her womb) for Mother’s day. It’s a damn stressful holiday, and my gifts never say THANK YOU enough. Luckily, Dean and Deluca has come up with “I love Mom” cookies and other goodies that will make her smile….Try this;

Dear Mom,
I cannot thank you enough for giving me LIFE. Thank you for doing my laundry when I’m in town, for making me tea at night and for warning me that I was dating a D-bag, before I could figure it out myself. You rock.

Thanks for getting pregnant,
Chelsea

Flowers may last longer than food....if your recipient eats fast, like me.

Flowers never fail. As long as you make it very clear that it’s not a romantic thing, you don’t want you boss/colleague to think you’re crushing.

Dear (boss/colleague)
Just wanted to say thanks for all the guidance you’ve given me with my career thus far. I’ve learned so much from you and I feel that we’re finally close enough for me to tell you- your office is as drab a DMV, you could really use some Sunflowers to spruce up the place. Hope you like the color yellow.

Thanks,
Chelsea

 

Say "Thank You" in New York City

Cheesecake on a stick???

Dear Gourmet Pops,
I would like to express my deepest gratitude for coming up with such a handy, creative way to eat cheesecake.  I have always had a mobility issue with cheesecake, and now…with the help of your creation, I can skip happily down the street, cheesecake in tow.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart,
Chelsea

So for instance, when you send someone a “Gourmet Pops Tree” with 12 different flavors and they arrive to deliciousness sitting on their desk, you’re totally hired.

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Baked goods and Greek specialties.

Remember your potential employer talking about his “amazing trip to Greece”…..maybe send him something that lets him know you were paying attention, baklava???

Does the recipient not enjoy Greek food? Fine, who doesn’t like a nice berry tart.

Dear (insert name here),
Everyone enjoys chocolate chip cookies, so here’s a dozen….and just in case you’re not a chocolate fan, I threw in a couple of my favorites as well; pistachio, almond, cinnamon, orange and hazelnut cookies. Hope you’re not allergic to nuts.

Thanks again,
Chelsea

Meat and cheese usually goes over well.

I didn’t understand the concept of sending someone a summer sausage until I finally ATE a sumer sausage and realized, it is one of the Earths greatest pleasures. Meat and cheese baskets are more of a business type gift, for men in suits….however, this is how I’d use my thank you:

Dear (insert good friend’s name here),
Thank you so much for making me go on that blind date, it went over so well….next time you send me a cheese ball, I hope it comes in the form of actual cheese, not a human being. Enclosed is an example for future reference.

xo,
Chelsea

Never underestimate the power of a good pastry.

My favorite treats from Veniero’s are the Italian pastries and biscotti…..maybe you just had a “coffee date” with someone and after they downed 3 cups of black coffee in ten minutes, their alarming caffeine intake needed a biscotti to soak up some of the jitters. Send them a tray full and arrange for another date :)

Dear (blank),
Had a great time on our date, next time let’s stay a bit longer and maybe split a biscotti?

Ciao,
Chelsea

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by dancednvr  05/04/2008  Reply

hilarious guide. love it…creative thanks, always difficult.

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Writer. Coast Hopper. Perpetual Dreamer and Achiever. Student of life and Manhattan adventuress... And just in case you're wondering, gangsta rap made me do it.

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