When Ellen Webster began writing thank-you notes nearly a decade ago, she didn't set out to change her life.

When Ellen Webster began writing thank-you notes nearly a decade ago, she didn't set out to change her life.

Some parents still find thank-you notes important, while others don't. Parenting experts say teaching kids to express gratitude is what's important.

Some parents still find thank-you notes important, while others don't. Parenting experts say teaching kids to express gratitude is what's important.

The Surprising Reasons Hiring Managers Still Debate the Value of Thank-You Notes Hiring experts say getting notes from job interviewees can add depth to their evaluations, but not receiving them ...

Ivy shares her hot take on thank you notes, challenging traditional etiquette. She discusses when a verbal "thank you" is sufficient, like at a wedding shower or when bringing a meal to a new mom ...

Kevin Smith tells PEOPLE that Ben Affleck left him thank-you notes multiple times during the production of 1995's Mallrats after Smith allowed him to spend time working on Good Will Hunting 's ...

Affectionate and aggressively earnest, these follow-up messages — dubbed “millennial thank you notes” — are flooding group chats and inboxes with a tidal wave of feelings.

The text you send your friends after spending time with them can reveal a lot about your relationship — and even speak to generational differences.