You'll be more likely to write a thank you note if you do it soon after receiving a gift or an act of kindness. The general expectation is between one day and two weeks after opening a gift.

Nearly three quarters of those surveyed, or 73%, said they have received a holiday or Christmas gift from someone – and they didn’t have a gift to give in return. That rises for millennials ...

A thank you note is a special way to show your appreciation, so keep the focus there. Keep it short, simple and to the point. For the holiday season, here are some simple, yet thoughtful things ...

An expert shares what to write in a thank you card for graduation, birthday, funeral and gift-giving occasions. Find heartfelt messages for family and friends.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a full-time, unpaid caregiver for my husband. My days are spent managing his doctor’s appointments and medications, driving him, and making sure he is safe, fed and clean.

The ideal note is short and to the point. “I like a three-sentence structure,” she said. Thank the person for the gift or gesture and then be specific about why you appreciate it.

If you’re overthinking what to get as a thank-you gift, we have plenty of gift ideas that will help you show your appreciation, no matter the occasion.