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 ...

Etiquette expert Diane Gottsman explains how to write a proper thank-you note with grace and ease, even if you're not a writer. Even as a writer, however, I struggle with this type of writing.

Whether you're writing a thank you note for a gift, a favor done by a friend, or for someone's presence, we can all admit that thank you notes are the first thing to be read (and, sadly, thrown away).

For most people, there’s nothing more stressful than writing a thank you note. But for Gina Hamadey, it not only became her passion—it became the basis for a book, I Want to Thank You (TarcherPerigee) ...

Expressing gratitude is more than a courtesy; it’s a powerful tool that can significantly enhance workplace relationships, foster a positive work environment, and even boost career growth. For ...

There are many occasions that call for writing a thank-you note, such as after a job interview or when someone has done you a favor. And most people know writing a thank-you note is just good wedding ...

Whether you felt you aced the interview or bombed it, a thank-you note is critical to remain a candidate in competition for a job. I've listened to numerous executives in interview debrief meetings, ...

The author always wrote thank-you notes as a child, and is making her kids (not pictured) do the same.Peter Dazeley/Getty Images I grew up being told the importance of writing thank-you notes. My ...