As Thanksgiving approaches, our minds turn to giving thanks (and eating turkey). We might give a thoughtful gift in December, but we can start the holiday season by focusing on the “thanks” in ...

Liz Wyse, the editor of Debrett’s, says writing a thank you letter benefits both the recipient and the sender - Clara Molden for The Daily Telegraph When I was growing up, the moment I finished ...

Choosing the right medium for your thank-you note is essential. Although handwritten notes are usually more personal and heartfelt, digital messages may work in certain situations, such as ...

To the editor: For years, cursive writing has not been taught in public schools (“Have we forgotten how to say thank you?” March 19). Three of my four grandchildren cannot read a letter that I write ...

When was the last time you found a little handwritten note in your mailbox? The feel of the paper, the art of the postage stamp, personal penmanship, and the effort associated with getting that to a ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: As a teacher for the past 30 years, I have been fortunate to receive thoughtful gifts of thanks and appreciation from my students and their families during the holiday season and at ...

Your palms are finally dry, you've loosened your (real or metaphorical) tie, and you've just wrapped up what felt like a solid job interview. Now what? While most candidates are busy refreshing their ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m a terrible procrastinator. I have procrastinated sending thank-you letters for multiple years for multiple events (our wedding, my baby shower, our child’s birthday parties).