I've stopped writing thank-you cards and my kids don't have to write them, either. We express our gratitude in other ways.

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Teacher begins to think it’s “a bit circular” to write thank-you notes for gifts of appreciation from students and their ...

However, this practice is time-consuming, particularly during my breaks, when the sheer volume of letters overwhelms me. At Christmas this year, the time it took prompted me to pause and reflect: Is ...

At Christmas this year, the time it took prompted me to pause and reflect: Is it truly necessary to write a thank-you note for a thank-you gift? It feels a bit circular. I can’t imagine not ...