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On the fourth of March my family was enjoying breakfast when the waitress came over to tell us that our meal was taken care ...

And one of those traits was always to say thank you. Always. Somebody gives you a ride to school? Say thank you. Somebody ...

Give the mom who loves a slice of toast with jam in the morning this limited edition gift set of preserves. It features nine flavors that include Blueberry & Blackcurrant, Cherry Hibiscus, Grapefruit ...

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

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

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband believes that when we receive a single, indivisible gift intended for us as a couple (such as a platter, restaurant gift card or other anniversary gift) or a shared ...

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.

Most importantly, though, it cultivates gratitude. It reinforces the idea that not everything is coming to me and that it’s ...

After generously gifting a crib to her expectant niece, one aunt is puzzled when she still hasn’t received a thank you. As ...

And that includes thank-you notes. So, short answer: it’s never too late to send them. You also don’t have to send them at all. Grief is seismic, it’s ever evolving, and it changes the ...