In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a question about writing thank you notes for ...

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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 ...

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 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 had taught my son the importance of writing thank-you notes, but he wasn’t doing a very good job of completing the process.

Some time ago, you printed a letter from a grandmother who said she was changing her will because neither her adult children ...

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. Boy ...

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 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 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.