Giving genuine thanks for an unexpected gift shows the giver that you truly recognize and appreciate their thoughtful gesture ...

If you exchange gifts with someone in person, speak up and thank them right then, even if you plan to follow up with a written thank you message. If they ship you a gift or have someone else ...

would prefer that we send a single message, using “we” in the note with one person writing and each individual signing.

My husband believes that when we receive an indivisible gift, both he and I should write separate thank-you note messages.

My husband believes that when we receive a single, indivisible gift intended for us as a couple (such as a platter, ...