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

Many folks avoid writing thank-you notes because they don’t know how to put their thoughts on paper. They fear they’ll say ...

Before sending out your thank-you note, proofread it for any grammatical errors or typos. A well-written note reflects your ...

My daughters and nieces have not taught their children to acknowledge gifts, and if I don’t personally HAND the gift to any ...

A reader says their children and grandchildren never say thank you for gifts, not even to confirm they arrived.

DEAR SICK: You are right. A LOT of people share your grievance on this subject. Your idea about enclosing stamped, ...

Dear Sick: You are right. A lot of people share your grievance on this subject. Your idea about enclosing stamped, ...

A reader expresses frustration over family members not acknowledging gifts and considers ways to prompt gratitude.

It’s an ancient all-but-forgotten art form, a hand-written expression of love and gratitude that seems to have faded away ...

DEAR WONDERING: The age of consent in New Hampshire is 16. Rather than tell the parents, talk to the teens to be sure they ...

But like vinyl, film cameras and the Irish language, letter writing is enjoying a renaissance among some people who still ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.