DEAR ERIC: My 31-year-old daughter does not write thank you notes. I am chagrined by this because I’ve modeled this for years ...

They came and celebrated your special day with you, and many brought or sent gifts. Thanking people for being part of one of the most important days of your life is not just good etiquette, but it's a ...

Overwhelmed by all of the well-wishes you received on your birthday this year? You're not alone. Sometimes it can be hard to find the right words for just how thankful you are to have so many caring ...

A little gratitude goes a long way. It keeps us humble, reminds us how lucky we are, and lets the people closest to us know they’re appreciated. But when it comes to expressing such a powerful emotion ...

Holidays, birthdays, weddings, graduations or even just because — these are all perfect opportunities to give a gift to someone you love. When you celebrate important milestones, it’s not just the ...

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 ...

Gratitude statements like “Thanks! You are so kind!” and “Thank you! What you did was really helpful,” are common when ...

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