Timeliness is key when writing thank-you notes. Ideally, you should send your note within a week of receiving a gift or gesture. This shows that you value the person's kindness and are prompt in ...

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 ...

The week before Thanksgiving provides an especially appropriate time to express gratitude. In honor of this season, Becker’s asked hospital and health system CEOs to share notes to their staff, team ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

The Baltimore Orioles had another season to forget, but what they did afterward may stay with fans forever. Following another losing season in which the Orioles only won a third of their games (54-108 ...