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 ...

My mother generally gave us free rein with thank you notes, which is why my eight-year-old brother described his gift of a Victorian kaleidoscope as “very useful” – to great amusement. Wyse says that ...

The author always wrote thank-you notes as a child, and is making her kids (not pictured) do the same.Peter Dazeley/Getty Images I grew up being told the importance of writing thank-you notes. My ...

John Israel began writing thank-you notes in October and hasn't skipped a day. John Israel, pictured here with wife Monica and sons Anderson and Rohn, is on a mission to write five thank you notes a ...

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When my first child was born, my husband and I were overwhelmed by the welcome our baby girl received. I tracked the gifts that poured in from family, friends, co-workers and clients. I later ...

There are a few ways that I perennially disappoint myself as a parent. Getting the library books returned on time is one of them. Another is thank-you notes. My intention every year is to keep a ...

Parents are split on the importance of thank-you notes, but one thing is clear — teaching kids to express gratitude is important.Studio4/Getty Images Some parents still have kids write thank-you notes ...