The humble thank you note. Displayer of appreciation. Creator of consensus.
I have opted for thank you notes occasionally in business to universal benefit. Those who mark an event with a brief appreciatory token are bound to endear themselves to others at some level.
Sometimes, decision on the edge are pushed to one side or the other by the thoughtfulness of a thank you note.
Today is December 26. This makes it the Feast of Stephen and National Thank You Note Day. Sometimes the written word is more effective than a phone call.
We don't know how or why this day was created. We can only recognize the efficacy of giving thanks in general ... plus the fact that a lot of gifts get received on December 25th !
Regardless, happy National Thank You Note Day and get out there and display your grattitude.