A good rule of thumb is to write a thank you note for gifts when you haven't been able to thank the giver in person. That ...

Some gestures are timeless, such as sending a thank-you note. With the season of giving upon us, perhaps we need a reminder ...

A concerned parent wonders if presenting thank you notes at a baby shower is appropriate after years of their daughter ...

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 ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is bothered they never received a thank you note after sending their niece a $3,500 wedding check.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

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 ...