Business Insider asked etiquette experts when it's appropriate to send a handwritten thank-you note. They said a note is essential after staying at someone's home or receiving a personalized gift.

There are lots of ways you can say thank you for all those holiday gifts without stressing over it. Whether you're expressing your gratitude to a close friend, a relative, or even someone in the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My mother raised me to send a thank-you note when I received a gift. I am a new business owner and I have sent out holiday gifts to my 65 clients. Since then, my inbox has been ...

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 ...

If there’s one thing that abundantly clear, it’s that we could use more happiness, more positivity — more gratitude — in our ...

"You can give a verbal thank you. However, a handwritten thank-you note for Christmas gifts provides that extra dazzle of ...

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 ...

Looking to show a bit of gratitude to someone who has helped you out? There are times when a standard thank-you note just won’t cut it, and in those instances, you’ll want to send a more elaborate ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: As a teacher for the past 30 years, I have been fortunate to receive thoughtful gifts of thanks and appreciation from my students and their families during the holiday season and at ...