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

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

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

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

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Dear Son: Thank you for sharing. And what a beautiful reminder to us all: it can be so impactful to tell those who mean ...

Dear Annie: Our dear neighbors recently lost their twins. They were stillborn, and it was such a tragedy. So awful.

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is bothered they never received a thank you note after ...

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

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, ...