DEAR MISS MANNERS: Why is it that people see it as mandatory to send a thank-you for a gift? It seems like people give gifts ...

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Waterbury Rotary Club is behind many projects, efforts and events in the Waterbury-Duxbury-Moretown community and it’s seeking new members.

With a written note, certainly a parent must stamp and address it, and perhaps hover over the child to inspire them to write.

With a written note, certainly a parent must stamp and address it, and perhaps hover over the child to inspire them to write.

In a season defined by giving, a thank you note is a reminder that gratitude itself is a gift, and it's one that never goes ...

A handwritten thank-you note does exactly that. It slows you down, and it signals that something mattered enough for you to stop and acknowledge it. That’s influence. They interrupt the noise. Nobody ...

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 ...

Formal letters are an important part of the professional communication. Having a comprehensive knowledge of the formal letter format and structure will help you in structuring one efficiently. The ...

Every parent wants to raise polite children, but just because they are saying nice words — like “thank you” — doesn’t necessarily mean what you think it means. Teens are now saying “thank you” along ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: You have been influential in my decision to take up a new hobby this year: mailing handwritten letters to friends and family for a variety of occasions. Related Articles Miss ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: You have been influential in my decision to take up a new hobby this year: mailing handwritten letters to friends and family for a variety of occasions. This includes handwritten ...