Over the years, I’ve taken to asking my grandma if we can host “friend dinners” at her house. She has a sprawling ranch with a dining room, complete with a beautiful chandelier, compared to my tiny, ...

There is no better satisfaction than showering gratitude and appreciation to those who have touched your heart with their simple act of kindness. With the most sincere and pleasing thank you messages, ...

Think about the last time you said “thank you” to your romantic partner. Can you even remember the exact situation? If you can, was it a quick “thanks” after they did something helpful or a longer and ...

Whenever you can, use the person’s name in your acknowledgment. “Janet, thank you so much for your help on the quarterly report” goes farther than a simple “Thank you for your help.” When people hear ...

It is with great gratitude, love and thankfulness that I want to express for the abundance of support and love that has been forwarded to me and my family for my son, Nelson Evans III, home going. I ...

To the editor: For years, cursive writing has not been taught in public schools (“Have we forgotten how to say thank you?” March 19). Three of my four grandchildren cannot read a letter that I write ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is an appropriate and polite response to a compliment that I know is disingenuous? And upon receiving such a compliment, am I required to return one that is equally ...

On behalf of the Ladies of Aspen Rugby Team, the board members would like to give thanks to so many people and organizations that helped make our Ruggerfest debut possible. First and foremost, the ...

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is saddened to learn of the recent passing of former State Representative Garth Everett. To Rep. Everett’s family and those in the 84th District he served for seven terms ...

This year’s Commencement Magazine marks the end of our class’ collective journey through Brown, and more broadly, a world irrevocably transformed. The class of 2022 was here when the pandemic first ...