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

Expressing gratitude is more than a courtesy; it’s a powerful tool that can significantly enhance workplace relationships, foster a positive work environment, and even boost career growth. For ...

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 ...

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

As society grows more interconnected and reliant on technology, the old ways of keeping in touch wane in influence and popularity. That’s the way of the world, it seems, and woe to anyone who waxes ...

Making the teacher in your life feel appreciated could be as simple as a homemade thank you card! Keep these simple ideas in mind to thank the teachers in your life as students head back to school ...

Teacher Appreciation Week is that magical time when classrooms fill with crayon-scribbled thank-you cards, extra apples mysteriously appear on desks and schools try to cram a year’s worth of gratitude ...

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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 ...