Miss Manners: Is a ‘thank-you’ note for a ‘thank-you’ gift even worth the effort?

Miss Manners: It feels a bit circular to write a thank-you note for a thank-you gift ... doesn’t it?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: As a teacher for the past 30 years, I have been fortunate to receive thoughtful gifts of thanks and appreciation from my students and their families during the holiday season and at the end of the school year. These gifts often include mugs, chocolates, baked goods or gift cards. (Between us, I will admit that my favorite gifts are notes of appreciation from students and parents.)

Miss Manners: Is a ‘thank-you’ note for a ‘thank-you’ gift even worth the effort?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: As a teacher for the past 30 years, I have been fortunate to receive thoughtful gifts of thanks and appreciation from my students and their families during the holiday season and at the end of the school year. These gifts often include mugs, chocolates, baked goods or gift cards. (Between us, I will admit that my favorite gifts are notes of appreciation from students and parents.)