Give a not-so-subtle hint . If straight talk doesn’t work, be bold. The next gift could come with a box of thank-you cards.

At Christmas this year, the time it took prompted me to pause and reflect: Is it truly necessary to write a thank-you note for a thank-you gift? It feels a bit circular.

In return, I have always taken the time to write careful and personal thank-you notes for each of these gifts. Part of my motivation has been to set an example for my students, demonstrating the ...

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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 ...

At the very least, the charity will send you a thank you note. See more questions and answers from Asking Eric . ( Send questions to R. Eric Thomas at eric@askingeric.com or P.O. Box 22474 ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband recently passed, and I sent thank-you notes to everyone who gave a monetary gift or sent flowers. Are thank-you notes required to those who attended the wake services ...

I recently received a small monetary bequest. My friend’s executor is the eldest of her three children. Should I write a thank-you note for this bequest, and if so, to whom should it be addressed?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My half-sister is 11 years older than me.As far as I can tell, she hasn’t worked in years, but she seems to have plenty of money to rent a house and travel around. A couple of ...

Advice; Miss Manners: If we receive a single gift intended for us as a couple, must we each send a ‘thank-you’ note? Published: ; Apr. 11, 2025, 8:00 a.m.

The first time, no thank you note/card gets a pass; the second time (there won’t be a second time).” “When the kids are little and don’t say thank you in some way, I put it on the parents.