DEAR MISS MANNERS: We always write thank-you notes for gifts, lovely evenings at someone’s home, and so forth. When someone comes to our home and brings flowers or a bottle of wine, we don’t ...

You'll be more likely to write a thank you note if you do it soon after receiving a gift or an act of kindness. The general expectation is between one day and two weeks after opening a gift.

(Between us, I will admit that my favorite gifts are notes of appreciation from students and parents.) In return, I have always taken the time to write careful and personal thank-you notes for ...

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 ...

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, ...

Whether you open the graduation card or gift in front of the giver or later, and you verbally thank them, a handwritten note should also be sent to that person.