Business Insider asked etiquette experts when it's appropriate to send a handwritten thank-you note. They said a note is essential after staying at someone's home or receiving a personalized gift.

A thank-you note got me my first real job. As a newly minted college graduate with no work experience, I was having a tough time finding my first grown-up gig. I thought I’d never get a break until I ...

Dear Eric: Our son just received a birthday card from his great aunt, which included a small amount of money. We told him to write her a thank-you card and send it to her. He asked, “Can’t I just text ...

Despite my own fiercely held belief in thank-you notes, I do think there are a handful of situations where traditional thank-you note etiquette can be relaxed in favor of more casual expressions of ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My fiancé and I sent out wedding invitations. Our wedding is still 12 weeks away, but will-be attendees have already begun sending gifts to our house. What is the proper etiquette ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When was the last time you found a little handwritten note in your mailbox? The feel of the paper, the art of the postage stamp, ...