Different Ways to Thank Someone for Contacting You

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Examples of how to express gratitude for thoughts or advice in professional and personal situations
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Your boss, coworker, friend, or even family member has sent you a note to check up on you. One way you can respond is by saying, “Thank you for reaching out to me,” but that can be a bit generic, don’t you think? Thankfully, there are plenty of other ways you can express the same sentiment, both professionally and personally! We’ve compiled a list of alternative replies to relay your gratitude, whether they’re checking in on a work assignment or seeing how you’re feeling after losing a loved one. Pick the response that works best for you and your situation, then fill in the blanks.

Things You Should Know

  • Stick to a formal response with heightened or professional language if you’re contacting an employer or potential employer, but don't be afraid to show warmth or personality.
  • Add some sentimentality to a personal response to show a friend or family member how much you appreciate them.
  • Thank them with an alternative reply that hints at what they’re contacting you about.
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Professional Alternatives to “Thank You for Reaching Out to Me”

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    “Thank you for letting me know about…”
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    “Thanks for notifying me about…”
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    “Thanks for contacting me about…”
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    “Thank you for getting in touch with me about…”
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    “I really appreciate you taking the time to let me know about…”
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    “I’m so grateful that you took the time to contact me about…”
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    “I want to express my gratitude for you sharing your thoughts about…”
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    “Thanks for taking the time to provide such insightful/helpful feedback on…”
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    “Thank you for taking the time and effort to share your thoughts about…”
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    “It was so nice to open my email and see such positive feedback about…”
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    “Your feedback/input/advice is very helpful and means a lot to me. Thank you for taking the time to send it along.”
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    “I sincerely appreciate you contacting me about…”
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    “I really appreciate that you think my experience is a great fit for…”
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    “Thank you for thinking of me as a potential candidate for…”
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    “I really appreciate that you think my insight and experience will be helpful for…”
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    “I am so happy to hear that you think my experience might be a great fit for…”
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    “I appreciate being contacted about…”
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    “Thank you for the invitation to…”
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    “Thank you for expressing an interest in…”
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Personal Alternatives to “Thank You for Reaching Out to Me”

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    “It means everything to me that you took the time to check in on me. Thank you.”
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    “I can’t tell you how uplifting it was to hear from you.”
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    “Thank you for continuing to be such a strong source of support. I really appreciate it.”
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    “Thank you for being part of such a beautiful outpouring of support.”
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    “Your note was really thoughtful. I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to send it.”
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    “Thank you for asking about how we’re doing.”
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    “I really appreciate that you thought of us during this time.”
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    “Thank you for the note. I sincerely appreciate your thoughtfulness.”
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What does “Thank you for reaching out to me” mean?

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    This phrase expresses a thankful appreciation after someone contacts or cordially reaches out to someone else. [1] It’s most widely seen at the beginning of an email reply within a professional setting but can also be used in response to condolences.
    • The phrase has a slightly formal tone, which is why it works so well in business settings, but it can be toned down in more personal contexts. For example: [2]
      • Formal: “Thank you for reaching out to me about this opportunity. I appreciate the information and will take it under consideration.”
      • Informal: “Thanks for reaching out to me with such sympathy and kindness. I couldn’t ask for a better neighbor!”
    • Ultimately, use your best judgment in professional contexts. Unless you're talking about a contract or something deadly serious, it's okay to stand out a bit. An exclamation point works fine here as long as you don't overdo it.

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      References

      1. ↑ https://iso.mit.edu/idioms/reach-out/
      2. ↑ https://positivepsychology.com/gratitude-messages-letters-lists/

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