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 ...

When Natalie Reilly started writing thank-you notes to first responders with her mother, Hope, she never imagined how many ...

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 ...

During my pre-teen, teenage and young adult years, I would make handmade gifts for each set of my grandparents.

Following an interview, write your interviewer a brief thank-you letter. This common courtesy lets the interviewer know that you understand business etiquette and calls his or her attention to ...

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 ...

I read these complaints in your column and wonder how many grandchildren feel now as I did then. — 64-year-old Grandmother Thank you for your letter and a very interesting perspective on this popular ...