Democracy Dies in Darkness

They didn’t thank you for your gift. Here’s how to talk it out.

When it comes to showing gratitude, some people might need a nudge to learn how it’s done.

4 min
(Washington Post illustration; iStock)

Some gestures are timeless, such as sending a thank-you note.

With the season of giving upon us, perhaps we need a reminder that gratitude shouldn’t be reduced to a text message full of emojis.

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