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 rule of thumb is between one day and two weeks after opening a gift.

End-of-the-Year School Gifts: How to Thank Teachers, Coaches and Tutors Without Breaking the Bank Teachers say gift cards, cash and hand-written notes are the most appreciated gifts.

I love to do nice things for people, for no other reason but to bring joy, but I especially love the opportunity to do something nice for people like my friend Patrick and his assistant Laura because ...

I love to do nice things for people, for no other reason but to bring joy, but I especially love the opportunity to do something nice for people like my ...