This topic must be incredibly beguiling since so many people are searching for help with it. That, or simply very confusing and/or seasonal … grad and wedding season is upon us! Here are a few questions I have received on the art of expressing thanks after publishing some other posts on the subject: Question: Is [...]

A great way to be memorable (beyond your expertise in your area) is to be known as one who conducts relationships with grace and humility. That is, one who acknowledges others and gives thanks with deep sincerity. You create goodwill AND a good name for yourself. The thank you note is one form of acknowledgment, [...]

It’s bearing down upon us. In less than a month, middle schools, high schools and universities will release their new graduates. For us grownups and parents, we’ll receive announcements in the mail and tuck a little something in an envelope for the grad-to-be, along with our congratulations on his or her achievement. For the grads, [...]

A post here on writing thank you notes a few months ago has drawn a fair amount of attention. Getting ready for my annual winter holiday the last few days has me thinking again about that topic. Here’s the thing. I am fortunate to be able to close for a month every winter (five weeks [...]

This is one of those topics that makes people some people squirm, some people pontificate, and some just shake their heads in wonder. The question is, do you write thank you notes? In some situations? Just to mark a momentous occasion, such as your own wedding or graduation? Always? Never? Many adults I know (one [...]