Cronin & Company Offers How-to Tips for Writing the Right Kind of Congratulations Note

SUMMIT, N.J., June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- No matter how big or small, life's accomplishments and milestones deserve recognition. And in a busy world -- where the all-too-easy e-mail almost trivializes the value of communication -- a sincere, meaningful congratulations note does exactly the opposite. Like putting a little sunshine in an envelope, a note of congratulations can brighten someone's day.

Choosing the right words for a congratulations note can increase the impact of the message. According to Judith Cronin, founder of Cronin & Company (http://www.croninandcompany.com/), an online resource specializing in cards for businesses and business-personal relationships, there are some simple guidelines to follow in writing a sincere congratulations note:

  Do

  -- Write soon after hearing the news
  -- Use the word "congratulations" early
  -- Mention the occasion for congratulations in the first sentence or two
  -- Tell the person how happy, proud or impressed you are
  -- If possible, mention something about the person's abilities and
     achievements
  -- Express your best wishes for the person and for continued success


  Don't

  -- Tell the recipient he/she is lucky since it implies chance rather than
     achievement
  -- Use excessive flattery
  -- Compare the news to something you once did or heard about; let your
     recipient enjoy the moment
  -- Put a negative note into your message by using terms such as "you
     finally did it," "I'm so surprised," or "you must have knocked yourself
     out"

"When you stop and think about it, there are wonderful achievements and events happening every day," Cronin says. "Each one of these could be a chance to take a moment, get an appropriate card, and personalize it with the right words and the best message possible. This is an excellent way to send good wishes to anyone who deserves them, and adds warmth to both business and personal relationships."

To view Cronin & Company's extensive offering of congratulations note cards and other types of cards, visit http://www.croninandcompany.com/.

About Cronin & Company

Cronin & Company specializes in cards for business and business-personal relationships. Founded by Judith Cronin in 2004, the collection grew out of her marketing background and an understanding that keeping in touch with clients is invaluable -- and that there is often a strong personal component to business relationships. Today, Cronin & Company offers a growing line of greeting cards, note cards and postcards, all of which are designed to strike the right balance between friendship and professionalism.

  Contact:
  Judith Cronin
  Cronin & Company
  973-463-1250
  jcronin@croninandcompany.com

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CONTACT: Judith Cronin of Cronin & Company, +1-973-463-1250, jcronin@croninandcompany.com

Web site: http://www.croninandcompany.com/

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