And writing out a thank-you card? That's even better. That's because a thank-you note goes the extra mile to let the giver of whatever you've received know that not only do you appreciate them ...

In fact, the thought of not sending a handwritten card scribbled with my appreciation stresses me out more than my seven-year-old self could ever understand. Crafting the perfect thank-you message ...

The following week, I walked to CVS in Harvard Square to pick up two thank you cards so that students could write in them. I was shocked, first by how few thank you cards there were (I saw just ...

If straight talk doesn’t work, be bold. The next gift could come with a box of thank-you cards. Or send this column to someone who may forget or doesn’t know a note of gratitude is appreciated.

My daughter and I were sitting at the kitchen table one Saturday afternoon after soccer with a stack of thank-you cards, an address spreadsheet, and a list of gifts she received for her birthday.

Ashley has been named a top real estate coach by prominent industry publications and serves on multiple committees for her local board of REALTORS.see full bio Real estate thank you notes are an ...