While I’m a big fan of snail mail, sometimes a quick text is just what is needed.
One evening, I helped assemble campaign yard signs. I was one of 30+ people who worked for about an hour — nothing arduous or special about the volunteering for any of us. Yet, later that same evening I received a text from one of the candidates that read: “It was great to see you tonight beth! Thanks for helping with the yard signs!”
It was timely, personalized (even with lowercase b), and a nice note of appreciation beyond her verbal thank-yous.
Even if you say thanks, it’s always nice to see the word, too.
It is always nice to get a thank you via text in person or a personal card.