Creative directors: What was the most memorable thank you note you’ve ever received after an interview?

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Olive Garden gift cards usually do the trick

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Back when i was fresh out of school i gave coasters that were each a harry potter potion and i had them relate to me as a designer (yes i love HP) now I don’t even know what the protocol is. Email? physical note?

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Laser cut pop-up 3D donut. Seriously.

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Interviewed in the US while living in Europe.
The thank you card arrived at the office 5 min before the email loaded on Internet Explorer.

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