When I was growing up, the moment I finished opening my birthday or Christmas presents, my mother would press stationery into ...

I chose to use a line about saying “please and thank you” from my book, “The Legacy Letters.” Maybe that would inspire them — not. As I loop-de-looped another word on the whiteboard ...

Strike while the iron is hot! Generally speaking, if all your interaction with the recipient up until this point has been via email, an email thank you will probably be sufficient. When in doubt, send ...

Earlier this semester, I asked my undergraduate students to draft a brief thank-you note to someone who did something nice ...

At Christmas this year, the time it took prompted me to pause and reflect: Is it truly necessary to write a thank-you note for a thank-you gift? It feels a bit circular. I can’t imagine not ...

Write a thank-you note to a nurse or nursing team that has impacted you or the life of a loved one. “Proud professional.” “Compassionate listener.” “Take-charge attitude.” ...