Bread & Butter Letter and Example Of Bread & Butter Letter

BREAD & BUTTER LETTTER

Is a note of thanks to a host or hostess after you have stayed in their home as an overnight guest. The contents of the note would vary depending on a number  of  things  from the closeness of relationship between the guest and host to the length of stay. It does not have to be very long, but it should be written.

   

 Here are a few helpful points to remember when writing this kind of letter:

- Unless there's a good reason for not doing so, write your thank-you letter no more than three days
   after the visit.

- While only one person writes a bread and butter letter, that person thanks on behalf of his or her
   spouse and any other members of the family.

- Make a few significant remarks about the visit: the guest bedroom was comfortable; how good the
   meals were; how much you enjoyed meeting a particular person; what fun a picnic was; or anything
   that was new or different.

Example Of Bread & Butter Letter

Dear Rachel,

     All the way back on the train, Joe and I did nothing but talk about the weekend and what fun we had. Staying in your cozy apartment is always a treat to say nothing of the gourmet meals you presented with seemingly little effort.  Joe particularly enjoyed getting together with the Randolphs and having the chance to see the Matisse exhibition.

     There's no couple we'd rather visit than you and Alex and we send our thanks to both of you for giving us such a wonderful time.

Love,

Marilyn