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 ...

Welcome to “Pressing Questions,” Fast Company’s mini advice column. Twice a week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace ...

You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. Often the most common way of giving thanks in professional settings is by writing thank-you notes ...

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 ...

Holidays, birthdays, weddings, graduations or even just because — these are all perfect opportunities to give a gift to someone you love. When you celebrate important milestones, it’s not just the ...

Two little words can go a long way toward mak ing someone feel appreciated. “Thank you” is a wonderful sentiment that can express gratitude any time of year. On a special occasion, however — say a ...

There is power in two of the most under-said words in the English language: “thank you.” The act of saying those simple words can change not just a day, but a brain. There is correlation between ...

A handwritten thank-you note is a special way to show appreciation, as the medium becomes part of the message. Keep your message short and sincere, and send the note within two weeks of receiving a ...