Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

DEAR TAMARA: The subject of thank-you notes is one of the most common complaints I receive from readers. Some people put off ...

I advise readers to have a notebook handy when they open gifts and JOT DOWN THE FIRST WORDS THAT COME TO MIND when they see ...

How can I explain to him that these words are not “redundant,” that they’re important for everyday use and that they’re ...

Thank you. Two little words that go a long way. There is a song that became very popular, with the words ‘Thank You Hashem’ — Thank You G-d. There are so many reasons to thank G-d.

I was so touched by all of the feedback from military families. Thank you for your service, and thank you for sharing some of the responses that you have felt most comfortable with. Below are some ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: The man I’ve been dating for the last year doesn’t use the words “thank you” or “please.” When I’ve brought up the topic, he simply says, “It’s redundant to sa ...