Advice Best of Miss Manners: I like writing thank-you notes, but some friends don’t appreciate receiving them Published: Jan. 20, 2025, 10:00 a.m.

You’ve been through something awful and there’s no timetable for how you navigate this period after. And that includes thank-you notes. So, short answer: it’s never too late to send them.

Hiring experts and others share wise tips for how to handle the thank-you note after a job interview — and share why certain key details can make a difference to the applicant.

I love to do nice things for people, for no other reason but to bring joy, but I especially love the opportunity to do something nice for people like my friend Patrick and his assistant Laura because ...

Thank you for being such a special part of my life. Getting older is a pleasure with you by my side. Thank you for reminding me that I’m older, wiser, and hotter than ever.

John Israel is on a mission to write five thank-you cards per day for one year. He said he’s nearing his 200th day of the challenge and has no intention of stopping short.