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Dear Heloise: The concern over the lack of thank-you notes in today’s society is ongoing, and the solution seems elusive. Thank-you notes suffer from being categorized as old-fashioned and passe, but expressing gratitude never goes out of style. Instead of forcing, bribing and otherwise coercing people to write such notes, I recommend teaching by example. A grandparent, aunt or uncle can address a note to a grandchild, niece or nephew and thank the young person for some kindness, give appreciation for some achievement, or even share some family news.

GROESBECK AUCTION & LIVESTOCK COMPANY

The story is told of an old man who lived on a farm with his young grandson. Each morning, Grandpa was up early sitting at the kitchen table reading from his old worn-out Bible. His grandson who wanted to be just like him tried to imitate him in any way he could.