“Thank-you notes can change the world,” says Kelly Browne, an expert on note-writing etiquette and the author of Ways to Say Thank-You: 101 Notes of Gratitude for Every Occasion.

What to Write in a Thank-You Note Meier outlines a formula for writing an impactful thank you note, as described in her book Modern Etiquette Made Easy, and recommends a note be one to two ...

Once you’re done, send it off: The timelier the better, but there is no statute of limitations on gratitude. Read more about why thank-you notes matter and how to craft a great one.

I had taught my son the importance of writing thank-you notes, but he wasn’t doing a very good job of completing the process. I cut out the letter from your column and sent it to him.

I had taught my son the importance of writing thank-you notes, but he wasn’t doing a very good job of completing the process. I cut out the letter from your column and sent it to him.

You'll be more likely to write a thank you note if you do it soon after receiving a gift or an act of kindness. The general expectation is between one day and two weeks after opening a gift.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: After several decades of typing on keyboards, I have lost my ability to write nicely by hand. My solution is to send electronic notes -- for expressing appreciation, recognizing ...