My husband believes that when we receive an indivisible gift, both he and I should write separate thank-you note messages.

When it comes to sending thank-you notes, the general rule is simple and steadfast: the sooner the better. If you've spent the weekend at a friends' lake house, jot a quick messag ...

DEAR STILL IN GRIEF: I’m so sorry for the loss of your daughter. You’ve been through something awful and there’s no timetable ...

To the editor: For years, cursive writing has not been taught in public schools (“Have we forgotten how to say thank you?” March 19). Three of my four grandchildren cannot read a letter that I ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: An elderly friend died last year after a long decline. I was very fond of her, as she was of me, and I visited her regularly after she moved from her home to the care facility ...