DEAR SICK: You are right. A LOT of people share your grievance on this subject. Your idea about enclosing stamped, ...

If you really need help getting gifts for this year, try a last-minute twist on the reverse method: Write down everything you ...

Many folks avoid writing thank-you notes because they don’t know how to put their thoughts on paper. They fear they’ll say ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Dear Sick: You are right. A lot of people share your grievance on this subject. Your idea about enclosing stamped, ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

A reader says their children and grandchildren never say thank you for gifts, not even to confirm they arrived.

DEAR WONDERING: The age of consent in New Hampshire is 16. Rather than tell the parents, talk to the teens to be sure they ...

I think you once wrote that failure to thank people for gifts is the No. 1 complaint you receive. Well, I can see why! My daughters, grandchildren, nieces and nephew not only fail to ...

A reader expresses frustration over family members not acknowledging gifts and considers ways to prompt gratitude.

I chose a framed photo of our friend group. My friend recently moved into her own apartment, and I felt like this was ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.