A thank-you note is warranted, said Marcie Pantzer, the founder of the stationery brand Dear Annabelle, not just when people give you a gift but also when they go out of their way to do something ...

Because of them, Obama may have a chance to shape a political realignment as dramatic as the Reagan revolution, though moving in the opposite political direction. So thank you, white folks!

Now, I’d likely still write thank-you notes in those circumstances, but I certainly wouldn’t hold it against someone else if they didn’t get around to it. For me, I’d much rather a new ...

Step 2: Thank them for the specific item given and tell them how you have already used the gift, or plan to: "Thank you for the lovely bowl.

A thank-you note or email within 24 to 48 hours of your interview expresses your gratitude and interest in the position. And it just leaves a good impression on the employer. After receiving gifts ...

If you have the Federal Reserve’s back, there’s a good chance Ben Bernanke will notice. He may even send you a thank you note. In July, the Fed chairman sent letters of gratitude to five ...

By the time a paper letter passes through an employer’s mailroom, the hiring decision may already be made. If you’re interested in the position, make sure the hiring manager hears from you 24 ...