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First off, I've had a good year at work. I've learnt a lot and progressed in my profession which I attribute to the help of certain people I work with.



I'm your standard introvert type so my idea was to send an email to these individuals just saying thank you and how much I appreciate their help during the year.



Does this sound appropriate? The company doesn't have policies around no personal emails etc. it's a fairly relaxed place. Would you recommend I send out singular emails or on one email to them all with the same message?



Any experience on this would be great to hear.



Update (If you're interested)
I've taken the advice and done this face to face - received very well. Thanks all!






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  • at my workplace, this would be considered odd. Sometimes management will thank everyone for their hard work, but the workers don't typically do this
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  • @SaggingRufus I had a feeling it might be odd. The list of people does include my own manager and a few other managers around the business but we all get on well - it's not super corporate like some places.
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  • if you're introvert(like me), the odds that doing something relational you're not used to do will have annoying consequences do skyrocket.
    – gazzz0x2z
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  • I'd find it very creepy if I were to receive an email like that.
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First off, I've had a good year at work. I've learnt a lot and progressed in my profession which I attribute to the help of certain people I work with.



I'm your standard introvert type so my idea was to send an email to these individuals just saying thank you and how much I appreciate their help during the year.



Does this sound appropriate? The company doesn't have policies around no personal emails etc. it's a fairly relaxed place. Would you recommend I send out singular emails or on one email to them all with the same message?



Any experience on this would be great to hear.



Update (If you're interested)
I've taken the advice and done this face to face - received very well. Thanks all!






communication colleagues email







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  • at my workplace, this would be considered odd. Sometimes management will thank everyone for their hard work, but the workers don't typically do this
    – SaggingRufus
    14 hours ago










  • @SaggingRufus I had a feeling it might be odd. The list of people does include my own manager and a few other managers around the business but we all get on well - it's not super corporate like some places.
    – sclarke
    14 hours ago










  • if you're introvert(like me), the odds that doing something relational you're not used to do will have annoying consequences do skyrocket.
    – gazzz0x2z
    13 hours ago










  • I'd find it very creepy if I were to receive an email like that.
    – Abigail
    8 hours ago













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First off, I've had a good year at work. I've learnt a lot and progressed in my profession which I attribute to the help of certain people I work with.



I'm your standard introvert type so my idea was to send an email to these individuals just saying thank you and how much I appreciate their help during the year.



Does this sound appropriate? The company doesn't have policies around no personal emails etc. it's a fairly relaxed place. Would you recommend I send out singular emails or on one email to them all with the same message?



Any experience on this would be great to hear.



Update (If you're interested)
I've taken the advice and done this face to face - received very well. Thanks all!






communication colleagues email







share|improve this question















First off, I've had a good year at work. I've learnt a lot and progressed in my profession which I attribute to the help of certain people I work with.



I'm your standard introvert type so my idea was to send an email to these individuals just saying thank you and how much I appreciate their help during the year.



Does this sound appropriate? The company doesn't have policies around no personal emails etc. it's a fairly relaxed place. Would you recommend I send out singular emails or on one email to them all with the same message?



Any experience on this would be great to hear.



Update (If you're interested)
I've taken the advice and done this face to face - received very well. Thanks all!






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  • at my workplace, this would be considered odd. Sometimes management will thank everyone for their hard work, but the workers don't typically do this
    – SaggingRufus
    14 hours ago










  • @SaggingRufus I had a feeling it might be odd. The list of people does include my own manager and a few other managers around the business but we all get on well - it's not super corporate like some places.
    – sclarke
    14 hours ago










  • if you're introvert(like me), the odds that doing something relational you're not used to do will have annoying consequences do skyrocket.
    – gazzz0x2z
    13 hours ago










  • I'd find it very creepy if I were to receive an email like that.
    – Abigail
    8 hours ago


















  • at my workplace, this would be considered odd. Sometimes management will thank everyone for their hard work, but the workers don't typically do this
    – SaggingRufus
    14 hours ago










  • @SaggingRufus I had a feeling it might be odd. The list of people does include my own manager and a few other managers around the business but we all get on well - it's not super corporate like some places.
    – sclarke
    14 hours ago










  • if you're introvert(like me), the odds that doing something relational you're not used to do will have annoying consequences do skyrocket.
    – gazzz0x2z
    13 hours ago










  • I'd find it very creepy if I were to receive an email like that.
    – Abigail
    8 hours ago
















at my workplace, this would be considered odd. Sometimes management will thank everyone for their hard work, but the workers don't typically do this
– SaggingRufus
14 hours ago




at my workplace, this would be considered odd. Sometimes management will thank everyone for their hard work, but the workers don't typically do this
– SaggingRufus
14 hours ago












@SaggingRufus I had a feeling it might be odd. The list of people does include my own manager and a few other managers around the business but we all get on well - it's not super corporate like some places.
– sclarke
14 hours ago




@SaggingRufus I had a feeling it might be odd. The list of people does include my own manager and a few other managers around the business but we all get on well - it's not super corporate like some places.
– sclarke
14 hours ago












if you're introvert(like me), the odds that doing something relational you're not used to do will have annoying consequences do skyrocket.
– gazzz0x2z
13 hours ago




if you're introvert(like me), the odds that doing something relational you're not used to do will have annoying consequences do skyrocket.
– gazzz0x2z
13 hours ago












I'd find it very creepy if I were to receive an email like that.
– Abigail
8 hours ago




I'd find it very creepy if I were to receive an email like that.
– Abigail
8 hours ago










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I agree with Snow's answer that it might come across as a little odd, but I wouldn't say it's inappropriate either. When thanking people like this in any context, individual notes always add a more personal touch. I would normally also suggest a handwritten card, but not in a workplace setting where everyone will likely see them. The biggest thing you want to avoid is having people know that other people got thanked when they weren't.






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    This isn't usual practice for people to do and might well come across as being a strange thing to do.



    By all means wish people a happy Christmas in person as and when the need arises, but there's no need to send out an email.






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      I have been in places where people:




      • send holiday emails to everyone

      • send individual holiday emails

      • give holiday cards to everyone

      • give holiday cards to specific people


      It all depends on the culture of your specific workplace. At the very least, if you are truly thankful for the help of these colleagues it would be more meaningful to tell them in person how thankful you are.






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      • This is the best answer. It really boils down to workplace culture. I don't email, I'm more a face to face kind of guy, so I tend to show my gratitude in person. But there's absolutely nothing wrong with an email. Personally, just my opinion, but gratitude is a very important thing to show to people. No one is an island and we often get where we are in life because of the effort and faith other people put in us. Being grateful is always a good thing.
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      I agree with Snow's answer that it might come across as a little odd, but I wouldn't say it's inappropriate either. When thanking people like this in any context, individual notes always add a more personal touch. I would normally also suggest a handwritten card, but not in a workplace setting where everyone will likely see them. The biggest thing you want to avoid is having people know that other people got thanked when they weren't.






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        I agree with Snow's answer that it might come across as a little odd, but I wouldn't say it's inappropriate either. When thanking people like this in any context, individual notes always add a more personal touch. I would normally also suggest a handwritten card, but not in a workplace setting where everyone will likely see them. The biggest thing you want to avoid is having people know that other people got thanked when they weren't.






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          I agree with Snow's answer that it might come across as a little odd, but I wouldn't say it's inappropriate either. When thanking people like this in any context, individual notes always add a more personal touch. I would normally also suggest a handwritten card, but not in a workplace setting where everyone will likely see them. The biggest thing you want to avoid is having people know that other people got thanked when they weren't.






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          I agree with Snow's answer that it might come across as a little odd, but I wouldn't say it's inappropriate either. When thanking people like this in any context, individual notes always add a more personal touch. I would normally also suggest a handwritten card, but not in a workplace setting where everyone will likely see them. The biggest thing you want to avoid is having people know that other people got thanked when they weren't.







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              This isn't usual practice for people to do and might well come across as being a strange thing to do.



              By all means wish people a happy Christmas in person as and when the need arises, but there's no need to send out an email.






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                This isn't usual practice for people to do and might well come across as being a strange thing to do.



                By all means wish people a happy Christmas in person as and when the need arises, but there's no need to send out an email.






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                  This isn't usual practice for people to do and might well come across as being a strange thing to do.



                  By all means wish people a happy Christmas in person as and when the need arises, but there's no need to send out an email.






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                  This isn't usual practice for people to do and might well come across as being a strange thing to do.



                  By all means wish people a happy Christmas in person as and when the need arises, but there's no need to send out an email.







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                      I have been in places where people:




                      • send holiday emails to everyone

                      • send individual holiday emails

                      • give holiday cards to everyone

                      • give holiday cards to specific people


                      It all depends on the culture of your specific workplace. At the very least, if you are truly thankful for the help of these colleagues it would be more meaningful to tell them in person how thankful you are.






                      share|improve this answer





















                      • This is the best answer. It really boils down to workplace culture. I don't email, I'm more a face to face kind of guy, so I tend to show my gratitude in person. But there's absolutely nothing wrong with an email. Personally, just my opinion, but gratitude is a very important thing to show to people. No one is an island and we often get where we are in life because of the effort and faith other people put in us. Being grateful is always a good thing.
                        – ShinEmperor
                        13 hours ago

















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                      2
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                      I have been in places where people:




                      • send holiday emails to everyone

                      • send individual holiday emails

                      • give holiday cards to everyone

                      • give holiday cards to specific people


                      It all depends on the culture of your specific workplace. At the very least, if you are truly thankful for the help of these colleagues it would be more meaningful to tell them in person how thankful you are.






                      share|improve this answer





















                      • This is the best answer. It really boils down to workplace culture. I don't email, I'm more a face to face kind of guy, so I tend to show my gratitude in person. But there's absolutely nothing wrong with an email. Personally, just my opinion, but gratitude is a very important thing to show to people. No one is an island and we often get where we are in life because of the effort and faith other people put in us. Being grateful is always a good thing.
                        – ShinEmperor
                        13 hours ago















                      up vote
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                      up vote
                      2
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                      I have been in places where people:




                      • send holiday emails to everyone

                      • send individual holiday emails

                      • give holiday cards to everyone

                      • give holiday cards to specific people


                      It all depends on the culture of your specific workplace. At the very least, if you are truly thankful for the help of these colleagues it would be more meaningful to tell them in person how thankful you are.






                      share|improve this answer












                      I have been in places where people:




                      • send holiday emails to everyone

                      • send individual holiday emails

                      • give holiday cards to everyone

                      • give holiday cards to specific people


                      It all depends on the culture of your specific workplace. At the very least, if you are truly thankful for the help of these colleagues it would be more meaningful to tell them in person how thankful you are.







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                      • This is the best answer. It really boils down to workplace culture. I don't email, I'm more a face to face kind of guy, so I tend to show my gratitude in person. But there's absolutely nothing wrong with an email. Personally, just my opinion, but gratitude is a very important thing to show to people. No one is an island and we often get where we are in life because of the effort and faith other people put in us. Being grateful is always a good thing.
                        – ShinEmperor
                        13 hours ago




















                      • This is the best answer. It really boils down to workplace culture. I don't email, I'm more a face to face kind of guy, so I tend to show my gratitude in person. But there's absolutely nothing wrong with an email. Personally, just my opinion, but gratitude is a very important thing to show to people. No one is an island and we often get where we are in life because of the effort and faith other people put in us. Being grateful is always a good thing.
                        – ShinEmperor
                        13 hours ago


















                      This is the best answer. It really boils down to workplace culture. I don't email, I'm more a face to face kind of guy, so I tend to show my gratitude in person. But there's absolutely nothing wrong with an email. Personally, just my opinion, but gratitude is a very important thing to show to people. No one is an island and we often get where we are in life because of the effort and faith other people put in us. Being grateful is always a good thing.
                      – ShinEmperor
                      13 hours ago






                      This is the best answer. It really boils down to workplace culture. I don't email, I'm more a face to face kind of guy, so I tend to show my gratitude in person. But there's absolutely nothing wrong with an email. Personally, just my opinion, but gratitude is a very important thing to show to people. No one is an island and we often get where we are in life because of the effort and faith other people put in us. Being grateful is always a good thing.
                      – ShinEmperor
                      13 hours ago




















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