The article discusses the author's realization that writing thank-you notes stemmed from guilt rather than true appreciation. Reflecting on personal experiences, the author declares a departure from this tradition, even advising children against the practice. They note how societal expectations can conflict with personal feelings of gratitude, suggesting that expressing thanks should not be bound by prescribed methods. Emphasizing the importance of authenticity, the author advocates for more meaningful ways to express gratitude in relationships, highlighting the need for a shift in perspective towards thankfulness.
I realized that I've always written thank-you notes from a place of guilt.
There are other ways to express gratitude. Saying thank you can take many forms and shouldn't be prescriptive.
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