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Etiquette experts and professional card writers offer advice for making the process easier and even go a little faster. By Daniel Bortz In the afterglow of a wedding or honeymoon, sitting down to ...

When was the last time you sent someone a handwritten "thank-you" note of gratitude or appreciation? This morning, I read about a new study on the underestimated benefits of handwritten cards that ...

A few months back a friend volunteered to dog-sit for me while I was out of town. When I arrived home, I thanked her for her service and handed her an envelope with a few bills inside. What was ...

A good rule of thumb is to write a thank you note for gifts when you haven't been able to thank the giver in person. That ...

I love you, thank you, happy birthday, congrats on your new house — sending a handwritten note to mark a momentous occasion (or just because) is the perfect way to make someone feel special. The key ...

There's no secret formula for how to write a thank-you note, but these tips from etiquette pros will help you get started A thank-you note got me my first real job. As a newly minted college graduate ...

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 ...