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

Dear Miss Manners: I am in a rough spot financially. I really can’t afford to attend concerts, grab coffee, dine at restaurants, etc. Every time a friend makes a request to spend time together ...

Advice; Miss Manners: Isn’t an electronic thank-you note a valid alternative to a handwritten card? Published: ; Jun. 14, 2025, 8:00 p.m.