We love giving and receiving gifts, and we love surprises. But sometimes when that surprise is an unexpected gift, we're delighted and grateful but also feel a little awkward about what comes next.

Dear Abby: I think you once wrote that failure to thank people for gifts is the No. 1 complaint you receive. Well, I can see why! My daughters, grandchildren, nieces and nephew not only fail to ...

Taking the time to say "thank you" says a lot about your character, but simply saying this same expression over and over again can quickly become less meaningful. Thankfully, we've gathered up a ...

Holidays, birthdays, weddings, graduations or even just because — these are all perfect opportunities to give a gift to someone you love. When you celebrate important milestones, it’s not just the ...

Many of us assume expressing gratitude is as simple as saying thank you. But the way you deliver those two words in the workplace—whether through a handwritten note, a shared coffee break, or a small ...

A handwritten thank-you note does exactly that. It slows you down, and it signals that something mattered enough for you to stop and acknowledge it. That’s influence. They interrupt the noise. Nobody ...