<p>I absolutely gave a nice hand-written note, along with a small box of 2 chocolate truffles from our local hand-made candy shop.
I did this because it has got to be a total hassle to be writing and mailing and emailing those LORs…even though it’s “their job,” or that’s how some people see it…
At least for me, I’ve been out of school for a year…so they probably thought I was done harrassing them with various needs.
Also, I am going into a Ph.D. program this fall…and although I’ll be meeting lots of new and exciting professors there…I want to be in the good graces of my original recommenders…in case I ever need them for another recommendation (for fellowship, grant, etc.).</p>
<p>Also, it’s courteous.</p>