In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to if thank-you notes for gifts are necessary.

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As a teacher for the past 30 years, I have been fortunate to receive thoughtful gifts of thanks and appreciation from my students and their families during the holiday season and at the end of the ...

Dear Miss Manners: I’m feeling stuck about how to respond to a text message that combines a thank-you and a compliment. For example, would you respond to a text message that says, “Thank you for the ...

When it comes to sending thank-you notes, the general rule is simple and steadfast: the sooner the better. If you've spent the weekend at a friends' lake house, jot a quick message when you get home ...