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As a teacher for the past 30 years, I have been fortunate to receive thoughtful gifts of thanks and appreciation from my students and their families during the holiday season and at the end of the ...

Giving genuine thanks for an unexpected gift shows the giver that you truly recognize and appreciate their thoughtful gesture ...

Teacher begins to think it’s “a bit circular” to write thank-you notes for gifts of appreciation from students and their families.

If not, they are commerce. This is just quid pro quo.” Are we past the need to send a written thank-you note for gifts? Here’s what you should do if this is an issue for you. Don’t compound ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband believes that when we receive a single, indivisible gift intended for us as a couple (such as a platter, restaurant gift card or other anniversary gift) or a shared ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband believes that when we receive a single, indivisible gift intended for us as a couple (such as a ...

My husband believes that when we receive a single, indivisible gift intended for us as a couple (such as a platter, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband believes that when we receive a single, indivisible gift intended for us as a couple (such as a platter, restaurant gift card or other anniversary gift) or a shared ...