If you said thank you in person and want to be extra thoughtful, follow up with a thank you text, email, DM, note, or card. You could also restate how grateful you are for the gift the next time ...

In return, I have always taken the time to write careful and personal thank-you notes for each of these gifts. Part of my motivation has been to set an example for my students, demonstrating the ...

If the lack of a thank-you note still stings and affects your willingness to contribute further, it’s OK to politely decline the invitation. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie ...

I recently received a small monetary bequest. My friend’s executor is the eldest of her three children. Should I write a thank-you note for this bequest, and if so, to whom should it be addressed?

In life, we receive gifts, support, and generosity, but we don't always do enough to show gratitude. Thank you messages won't repay all the things people have done for you, but they are a great ...