In response to all the letters that you’ve printed in your column concerning “thank you” notes, I wanted to add an important element. Not only is a thank-you note a kind way to show appreciation for ...
To the editor: For years, cursive writing has not been taught in public schools (“Have we forgotten how to say thank you?” March 19). Three of my four grandchildren cannot read a letter that I write ...
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 write ...
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 ...
In this digital age, a handwritten note may seem like a relic. But etiquette experts say they can be more powerful than ever. By Shivani Vora These days, checking your mailbox can be a disheartening ...
After a job interview, it's always wise to send a thank-you note to express gratitude to an interviewer for taking the time to meet or speak with you — and to reiterate your interest in the position ...
Dear Heloise: Most people try to turn the lid on a bottle and cannot get it open. It is much easier to hold the top, then turn the bottle or jar. Try it; you will be amazed. -- Ron Bernoski, via email ...
As society grows more interconnected and reliant on technology, the old ways of keeping in touch wane in influence and popularity. That’s the way of the world, it seems, and woe to anyone who waxes ...
Sending a thank-you note is a way to express gratitude for an interviewer's time. This note can be sent via email and doesn't need to be a physical card. Three career coaches told Insider why sending ...
It wasn’t long. Three sentences, maybe four. No fancy stationery. No big reveal. Just a short handwritten thank-you note from someone I’d helped weeks earlier. I almost missed it in the mail because I ...