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 ...
Which thank you cards are best? Need thank you cards for every occasion? It’s worth investing in a set that will cover your needs. Whether it’s a birthday gift thank you note or one that expresses ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: After several decades of typing on keyboards, I have lost my ability to write nicely by hand. My solution is to send electronic notes — for expressing appreciation, recognizing ...
Writing wedding thank you cards is probably the — if not among — last thing(s) you want to do after the whirlwind of your big day. Maybe you’re still away on your honeymoon, soaking up the first few ...
ON CHRISTMAS morning, as we kids sat around the tree and opened our presents, a small detail would go almost unnoticed. “Who was that from?” my mum would ask, before jotting down the name from the tag ...
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 ...