Many folks avoid writing thank-you notes because they don’t know how to put their thoughts on paper. They fear they’ll say ...

A reader says their children and grandchildren never say thank you for gifts, not even to confirm they arrived.

My daughters and nieces have not taught their children to acknowledge gifts, and if I don’t personally HAND the gift to any ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

DEAR SICK: You are right. A LOT of people share your grievance on this subject. Your idea about enclosing stamped, ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

DEAR WONDERING: The age of consent in New Hampshire is 16. Rather than tell the parents, talk to the teens to be sure they ...

DEAR SICK: You are right. A LOT of people share your grievance on this subject. Your idea about enclosing stamped, ...

A reader expresses frustration over family members not acknowledging gifts and considers ways to prompt gratitude.

Dear Sick: You are right. A lot of people share your grievance on this subject. Your idea about enclosing stamped, ...

DEAR WONDERING: The age of consent in New Hampshire is 16. Rather than tell the parents, talk to the teens to be sure they ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.