My children began to resist writing thank-you notes as they got older. Now I make sure they show gratitude before enjoying ...

My nephew and his wife don’t stay in touch, never invite me over and only show up during the holidays to collect gifts.

As Prince Archie celebrated his fourth birthday on May 6, proud parents Meghan Markle and Prince Harry received a special surprise at their front door.

At Christmas this year, the time it took prompted me to pause and reflect: Is it truly necessary to write a thank-you note for a thank-you gift? It feels a bit circular.

Advice Miss Manners: Do I really have to write thank-you letters for a thank-you gift? Published: Apr. 29, 2025, 5:42 a.m.

I have a family of grandnieces and nephews who never say thank you or let you know they received their gift. They are young, and I’d blame my niece for not teaching them, but she has five ...

I informed her I am delivering a thank-you note in two days. My mum said I should do both, as she was very excited for me to receive the gift and was upset she hadn’t heard from me.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sent a sweet thank you note to a bike shop for surprising Prince Archie with a bike for his fourth birthday.

My Letters booklet contains samples of thank-you notes for birthday gifts, shower gifts, wedding gifts and those that arrive at holiday time. It can be ordered by sending your name and mailing ...

This letter is in reference to the aunt and uncle who provided generous gifts to their six nephews, only to be forgotten when it came time for those same nephews to thank them. I would suggest that ...

With Facebook and other Social media, we now send birthday greetings via text or Facebook (and many offer thanks for that using the same method), and we might use Facebook messaging to thank people ...

The four-year-old celebrated his birthday on May 6 — the same day as grandpa King Charles’ coronation.