Sample thank-you note: Hey, Jenny! ... “The classic handwritten thank-you note—written on nice stationery, in ink and sent through the mail—is the gold standard,” Browne says.

Believe it or not, in this 21st-century world we live in, there is still an appreciation for the handwritten thank-you note. When I present this idea in my trainings, I am often challenged with: ...

For over 25 years, I’ve never stopped writing handwritten thank-you notes. It’s not because I have time to kill – trust me, I don’t. It’s because I’ve seen the ROI firsthand.

The art of the handwritten note. While digital messages are convenient and often sufficient, there’s something special about receiving a handwritten thank-you note.Taking the time to put pen to ...

I will continue to write handwritten thank you notes, and my children will do the same. Those who receive my thank you notes know that I made time for them in the midst of my hectic, busy days.

DEAR ABBY: I was taught to write handwritten thank-you notes when I received a gift. Over the last few years, my gifts have been acknowledged with a brief text, Facebook post, a photo or not at all.

More people are exchanging two-word texts, consisting of “THANK YOU!!!!” followed by a string of heart and smiley-face emojis, instead of writing a note.

The feel of the paper, the art of the postage stamp, personal penmanship, and the effort associated with getting that to a loved one in the mail all make a handwritten thank you note special. "A ...