For me, the daughter of small business owners, winter and the holidays meant more family time at the dining table, not just to eat but to handwrite thank you notes to our customers. My brother would ...

Expressing gratitude is an important part of acknowledging a thoughtful gesture or gift. Whether a loved one has given you a present or you've just wrapped up an interview with the recruiter at your ...

As much as I was obsessed with Christmas and birthdays (read: gifts) growing up, I dreaded the mom-mandated thank-you letters I was forced to write after. And if you say you didn't, you're lying. The ...

When was the last time you found a little handwritten note in your mailbox? The feel of the paper, the art of the postage stamp, personal penmanship, and the effort associated with getting that to a ...

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 ...

A handwritten thank-you note is a special way to show appreciation, as the medium becomes part of the message. Keep your message short and sincere, and send the note within two weeks of receiving a ...