“You don’t have to [write a thank-you note] for funeral flowers.” Now, I’d likely still write thank-you notes in those ...

A thank-you note got me my first real job. As a newly minted college graduate with no work experience, I was having a tough time finding my first grown-up gig. I thought I’d never get a break ...

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 ...

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.

Most of our Facebook audience said thank-you notes were required no matter what—even if they were written on a sticky note. But one commenter shared this more flexible perspective, with which I ...