A thank-you letter provides an excellent opportunity to show gratitude for someone’s time and effort. They also present you, the sender, in a positive light. That’s not to imply that you should send a ...

Want your business partnership to thrive for years to come? Don't be afraid to show some genuine, heartfelt appreciation every now and again. Your business partners do a lot for you. No matter what ...

One study found that people undervalue how surprised and happy their thank-you letter would make others and overestimate awkwardness felt by recipients. Letter writers also may be overly worried about ...

Liz Wyse, the editor of Debrett’s, says writing a thank you letter benefits both the recipient and the sender - Clara Molden for The Daily Telegraph When I was growing up, the moment I finished ...

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

DEAR MISS MANNERS: 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 ...

Feeling unappreciated may nudge your customers to take their business someplace else. Remember, consumers tend to look for brands that will value them and earn their loyalty. This is why customer ...

Teacher begins to think it’s “a bit circular” to write thank-you notes for gifts of appreciation from students and their families. Dear Miss Manners: As a teacher for the past 30 years, I have been ...