Many folks avoid writing thank-you notes because they don’t know how to put their thoughts on paper. They fear they’ll say ...

Timeliness is key when writing thank-you notes. Ideally, you should send your note within a week of receiving a gift or ...

DEAR SICK: You are right. A LOT of people share your grievance on this subject. Your idea about enclosing stamped, ...

Dear Sick: You are right. A lot of people share your grievance on this subject. Your idea about enclosing stamped, ...

My daughters and nieces have not taught their children to acknowledge gifts, and if I don’t personally HAND the gift to any ...

Tampa students at Cambridge Christian School write heartfelt thank-you notes for Veterans Day. The heartfelt letters from 7th ...

A reader expresses frustration over family members not acknowledging gifts and considers ways to prompt gratitude.

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Dear Wondering: The age of consent in New Hampshire is 16. Rather than tell the parents, talk to the teens to be sure they ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

A reader says their children and grandchildren never say thank you for gifts, not even to confirm they arrived.