On a basic level, it communicates that you received the email. While there's a lot of advice that discourages writing "thank you" emails because they contribute to email overload, I disagree.

In today's Ask Amy column, Amy Dickinson responds to someone who is bothered they never received a thank you note after a generous wedding gift.

The interview doesn't end when you leave the office. Here are the elements of how to write a thank you email after an interview to land your dream job.

DEAR AMY: We attended a wedding nine months ago and still have not received a thank you note for the generous gift we gave to the couple.

Frequently, when I write a column, you, my readers, write back, with your thoughts and advice. Here are a few of the messages I have recently received. And thank you, always, for your feedback.

In today's Dear Annie column, a reader comments on two recent gifts they sent who thinks the recipients should have sent a second thank-you note after being notified they hadn't received the first ...

A reader writes about her conflicting feelings about not having received a thank you note after sending a beautiful wedding gift.

But rare as handwritten thank you notes may be, they’re still a great way to help you make a good impression after you receive a gift, go on a job interview or attend an event.

DEAR AMY: We attended a wedding nine months ago and still have not received a thank you note for the generous gift we gave to the couple.