If a friend, relative, or colleague was compassionate to you and you can't find the right words to express your gratitude, check out this collection of sample thank you for your kindness messages.

A thank-you note is warranted, said Marcie Pantzer, the founder of the stationery brand Dear Annabelle, not just when people give you a gift but also when they go out of their way to do something ...

The intention to say something other than “you’re welcome” may come from personal or professional modesty. But, like a well-intentioned gift, “thank you” merits reception, not rejection.