I grew up being told the importance of writing thank-you notes. My children began resisting the task, seeing it as tedious and unnecessary. Now, they must write thank you notes before they are able to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You went the party. You opened the gift. Now it’s time to express your gratitude. But what thank-you note ...

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 ...

It’s widely understood that humans have a few basic needs to survive: air, food, and shelter. Beyond that, people need more to feel fulfilled. According to psychologist Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of ...

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Despite my own fiercely held belief in thank-you notes, I do think there are a handful of situations where traditional ...

Welcome to “Pressing Questions,” Fast Company’s mini advice column. Twice a week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace ...

A host wonders if dinner guests now consider bringing a hostess gift to be a substitute for sending a proper thank-you note.