There's no secret formula for how to write a thank-you note, but these tips from etiquette pros will help you get started ...

Are handwritten thank you notes necessary if you thank the person when they hand you the gift or card at the graduation ceremony or at the graduation party, if you open it in front of them?

Thank-you tips from Kooistra: Send thank you notes 24 to 48 hours after a gift has been received. Letters should always be handwritten. No email, text messages, or typed notes.

A thank-you note goes a long way. Here’s when to write thank-you notes and when just a "thanks" will suffice.

Knowing how to write a proper thank-you note is a requirement of being a competent adult.

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