Writing a greeting card

A personal congratulations card brings more joy than a ready-made message. A few warm sentences are enough.

You will need

• A card
• A pen

Steps

1. Greet them personally

   Start with the recipient's name.

2. Congratulate

3. Add a personal line

4. Wish them well

5. Keep it short

6. Sign it

7. Check the spelling

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