When someone in your life gives you a gift or does you a big favor, it warrants a handwritten thank-you letter. It’s the best way to show your gratitude . Sample thank-you note: ...

Believe it or not, in this 21st-century world we live in, there is still an appreciation for the handwritten thank-you note. When I present this idea in my trainings, I am often challenged with: ...

GENTLE READER: Sorry, but you will have to snatch the fountain pen out of Miss Manners’ cold, lifeless hand before she agrees ...

The art of the handwritten note. While digital messages are convenient and often sufficient, there’s something special about receiving a handwritten thank-you note.Taking the time to put pen to ...

The handwritten thank-you note isn’t just a sentimental throwback – it’s a powerful tool that can accelerate your career, grow your business and make you more money.

I will continue to write handwritten thank you notes, and my children will do the same. Those who receive my thank you notes know that I made time for them in the midst of my hectic, busy days.

(Mass Appeal) – The handwritten Thank You note seems to have gone the way of the dodo bird, extinction. But there are times when this small gesture can go a long way, much more so than an e-mail.

“In my opinion, old fashioned thank-you notes matter more now than they have in the past because so few people write them,” Maggie Oldham, an etiquette coach based in Indianapolis, said.

My Letters booklet contains samples of thank-you notes for birthday gifts, shower gifts, wedding gifts and those that arrive at holiday time. It can be ordered by sending your name and mailing ...

More people are exchanging two-word texts, consisting of “THANK YOU!!!!” followed by a string of heart and smiley-face emojis, instead of writing a note.