Our son received a birthday card from his great aunt. We told him to write her a thank-you card. He asked, “Can’t I just text ...

He should send a text and a thank-you note. Texting is his age-appropriate preferred form of communication. Sending a quick ...

The only thing that made getting one year older, was all of the birthday wishes sent my way. Thank you all! Y'all are too ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to a question about modern etiquette for "thank you" cards.

Dear Eric: Our son just received a birthday card from his great aunt, which included a small amount of money. We told him to ...

Mama Joyce celebrated being 75 years young with a Harlem Renaissance Casino Night-themed birthday party. Multi-hyphenate ...

Dear Eric: I frequently have gatherings at my house, most recently debate-watch parties. Close friends gather, have cocktails ...

He was recently married, and many people have told me what heartfelt thank-you notes they received in a timely manner and how ...

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Dear Grateful: Every time I write about thank-you notes in this column, I open up a tempest in a tea kettle in the responses.

Dear Debating: I don’t need a Quinnipiac poll to tell that you are not terrible. You have the right to curate a guest list in ...

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