If your child received money or a gift card, say what he or she plans ... about a mother who used to require her kids to write thank you notes before they could wear the new outfit or play with ...

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My husband believes that when we receive an indivisible gift, both he and I should write separate thank-you note messages.

would prefer that we send a single message, using “we” in the note with one person writing and each individual signing.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband believes that when we receive a single, indivisible gift intended for us as a couple (such as a platter, restaurant gift card or other anniversary gift) or a shared ...