I would very much like to continue this new habit, but the last thing I’m trying to do is make people feel bad.

No matter the etiquette topic at hand, be it Southern weddings or funerals, there’s one matter that tends to send our ...

Following an interview, write your interviewer a brief thank-you letter. This common courtesy lets the interviewer know that you understand business etiquette and calls his or her attention to ...

It turns out your mother was right: as short as they are, thank you notes are incredibly important. Writing one could make the difference between getting the job or not, so don't leave it up to chance ...

Thank you, Duncan Grosboll, for your thoughtful idea about leaving instructions for your wife [ “My Story: Writing My ...

Growing up in the South in the '60s, I was taught from an early age that sending a handwritten thank-you note expressing appreciation for a kindness was something you just did. Early on, my mom ...

Students shared their appreciation and admiration with the firefighters who are battling wildfires in Los Angeles.

In a world where communication is often reduced to quick texts and social media posts, the art of expressing gratitude can sometimes be overlooked. Many people wonder whether they really need to ...

There are all sorts of reasons that you might want to write a formal letter. They can be used to say thank you, to keep in touch with relatives, for booking holidays or applying for a job or work ...

Despite my own fiercely held belief in thank-you notes, I do think there are a handful of situations where traditional thank-you note etiquette can be relaxed in favor of more casual expressions ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Dr. Bruce Weinstein speaks about AI ethics and ethical leadership. It’s time to bring back a valuable custom that has almost vanished ...

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