One card simply stated: “Thank You for Being My Person.” According to the Greeting Card Assn., Americans purchase around 6.5 billion cards each year.

If you’re including a thank-you gift, note it in the card. A simple “I hope you enjoy the flowers” or “I hope this little gift brightens your day” is great.

I think we should use our precious time and energy to say thank you in whatever way works best for us and our relationships. Writing a card is great — but so is a call, an email, a video, or a text.