Opinion

Dera Abby: Old-Fashioned custom still best way to say ‘Thanks’

DEAR ABBY: I was taught to write handwritten thank-you notes when I received a gift. Over the last few years, my gifts have been acknowledged with a brief text, Facebook post, a photo or not at all. I enjoy giving gifts, but the lack of response I receive from today’s younger folks leaves me feeling frustrated and dismissed. Must I adapt my expectations to a new normal in etiquette? -- MANNERLY MISTER IN TENNESSEE DEAR MANNERLY MISTER: The topic of thankyou notes is one of the most common complaints I get from readers. While there’s no excuse for not acknowledging a gift, you may be judging those writers harshly. Although handwritten thank-you notes are the “gold standard,” many folks today opt to take a shortcut by using technology that didn’t exist before the quill and inkwell.

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Woman’s temper torpedoes rocky 3-year romance

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 59-year-old single man who was dating a 42-year-old woman for the past three years. The whole time we dated she was going through a divorce. I supported her and helped her through it. The papers were signed four months ago. Her relationship with her ex started when she was 16 and lasted 26 years. They have a 14-yearold daughter together. Their relationship was emotionally abusive.

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Colorado highlights voters’ rights, election security ahead of next week’s Tuesday’s Election Day

Office of Jena Griswold Voters in Colorado have legally protected rights: nOfficial or unofficial election watchers do not have the right to interfere with a voter casting a ballot including at drop boxes or voting centers. The challenge process is limited and controlled by state law.

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