I realized that I've always written thank-you notes from a place of guilt. I recently decided to stop writing them, and I'm not making my kids write them, either.

Whether you're the type who always has monogrammed notes on hand and covets quality cardstock, or you're a parent who would be most grateful never to have to write a note of thanks again, there's ...

For some hiring managers, not receiving a thank-you note can sometimes indicate that a candidate does not care or that they’re not grateful for someone’s time, but that might not be the case ...

Thank-you notes can open doors and send offers to those on the hunt, even when you don’t get the original job. If you send a message of maturity and professionalism, that sometimes turns into a ...

Advice Miss Manners: Isn’t an electronic thank-you note a valid alternative to a handwritten card? Published: Jun. 14, 2025, 8:00 p.m.