Gifts carry a lot of emotional weight, especially around the holiday season. There’s a lot of pressure to choose the right presents for people, but etiquette pros say the way we receive gifts also ...

Business Insider asked etiquette experts when it's appropriate to send a handwritten thank-you note. They said a note is essential after staying at someone's home or receiving a personalized gift.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Why is it that people see it as mandatory to send a thank-you for a gift? It seems like people give gifts ...