Miss Manners: Why all the hubbub over thank you notes? Reader shares their view on giving gifts

Published on: 01/05/2026

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: Why is it that people see it as mandatory to send a thank-you for a gift? It seems like people give gifts with the sole purpose of being appreciated. This seems contrary to the whole idea of giving a gift.

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