In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin offers advice on how to begin the habit of writing thank-you notes, even if one has missed opportunities in the past.

Hello Manistee County! We have had a great week at the senior center. We not only had all of our regular programming but also many fun and interesting extras this week. We enjoyed great music on ...

However, while I am always -- always -- effusively grateful and do my best to show her the same considerations, I have never sent a thank-you note. I was simply never taught and am saddened to think I ...