It turns out your mother was right: as short as they are, thank you notes are incredibly important ... It does not matter whether you send the letter via email or snail mail—as long as you are ...

Thank you for thinking of me on my special day. I feel lucky to have someone as thoughtful as you as a friend. I can't wait to use my new gift! I couldn't have picked out a better ...

Growing up in the South in the '60s, I was taught from an early age that sending a handwritten thank-you note expressing appreciation for a kindness was something you just did. Early on, my mom ...