As much as I was obsessed with Christmas and birthdays (read: gifts) growing up, I dreaded the mom-mandated thank-you letters I was forced to write after. And if you say you didn't, you're lying. The ...

A thank-you note got me my first real job. As a newly minted college graduate with no work experience, I was having a tough time finding my first grown-up gig. I thought I’d never get a break until I ...

When was the last time you found a little handwritten note in your mailbox? The feel of the paper, the art of the postage stamp, personal penmanship, and the effort associated with getting that to a ...

Some may say writing a good "thank you" note is a lost art, but we couldn't disagree more. It's an essential part of expressing gratitude when someone gives you a gift for your birthday or wedding, or ...

As much as I was obsessed with Christmas and birthdays (read: gifts) growing up, I dreaded the mom-mandated thank-you letters I was forced to write after. And if you say you didn't, you're lying. The ...

I have a few old cards and notes pinned to the bulletin board on my office wall above my desk. A few more cards hang by magnet on my refrigerator door at home. A stack of old ones are tucked inside a ...

When it comes to planning a wedding, there is SO much to think about. From nailing down your venue to figuring our your theme, you also need to choose your flowers, find an outfit you're happy with ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: After several decades of typing on keyboards, I have lost my ability to write nicely by hand. My solution is to send electronic notes — for expressing appreciation, recognizing ...