Earlier this semester, I asked my undergraduate students to draft a brief thank-you note to someone who did something nice for them. The results surprised me. When I came up with the assignment ...

She is always thoughtful for things she gets and writes a note to the person who gives ... making me more kind and making me a great student. Thank you for making me a smarter student.

Part of my motivation has been to set an example for my students, demonstrating the ... Is it truly necessary to write a thank-you note for a thank-you gift? It feels a bit circular.

Teacher begins to think it’s “a bit circular” to write thank-you notes ... for my students, demonstrating the importance of expressing gratitude through a handwritten note.