From an early age, I was instructed to say “please” and “thank you.” My young nieces and nephews do so, and when I have children, I will expect the same from them.

From an early age, I was instructed to say “please” and “thank you.” My young nieces and nephews do so, and when I have children, I will expect the same from them.

A 28-year-old letter writer says their generation doesn’t care about thank-you notes. ... you still need to say thank you. May 26, 2023. 3 min. Advice by Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin.