Psychology suggests people who write thank-you notes weeks later aren't being formal - they're preserving gratitude after the moment passes, because appreciation often grows ...

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CEO writes hundreds of thank you notes to staff and still eats in the break room—which always, for whatever reason, blows new employees away

In an era of AI avatars and digital overload, something as simple as a handwritten note can feel like a relic of the past. In fact, many Gen Zers can’t even read cursive. But for First Watch CEO Chris ...