One card simply stated: “Thank You for Being My Person.” According to the Greeting Card Assn., Americans purchase around 6.5 billion cards each year.

You’re not alone. Writing thank you cards is one of the most universally dreaded parts of the wedding process. It’s tedious, time-consuming, and often feels like a formality from another era.

First, you should keep thank-you supplies stocked in your home office or your desk at work. A small box of note cards or stationary, postage stamps, and a pen are all you need.

Advice Miss Manners: Are e-cards just as good as handwritten thank you letters? Published: Jun. 14, 2025, 5:45 a.m.

I feel it would be nice if Miss Manners would acknowledge that electronic thank-yous are as valid as handwritten in today’s communication environment. Any thank-you is better than no thank-you ...

I love to do nice things for people, for no other reason but to bring joy, but I especially love the opportunity to do something nice for people like my friend Patrick and his assistant Laura because ...

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