Tamara from California wrote to Dear Abby to share how a letter about the importance of thank-you notes had changed her son’s behavior. After sending him the letter, her son started sending heartfelt thank-you notes to everyone who wished him well. Tamara emphasized the importance of expressing gratitude and kindness in a world where entitlement has become common.
Dear Abby responded by acknowledging that thank-you notes are a common complaint among readers. She advised readers to jot down their initial thoughts upon receiving a gift and keep their notes short and to the point. She also recommended her Letters booklet, which contains sample thank-you notes for various occasions, as a tool to teach good manners to children.
In another letter, a reader from Texas expressed feeling hopeless in a miserable marriage and wondered if she should kick her husband out. Abby advised against it and recommended contacting a local senior center to explore activities and transportation options available for seniors or people with disabilities.
Established by Abigail Van Buren, Dear Abby is a popular advice column that offers guidance on a wide range of topics. Readers can submit their questions or seek advice on the Dear Abby website or by mail.
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