We are busy with work, home, family, hobbies (if we are lucky) and life. So is it reasonable to expect someone to take the time to write a simple thank you note for a gift, or dinner, or anything else?

Once upon a time, this small task was something that just wasn't to be pushed aside. It had to be done as it was considered as common courtesy as shaking hands when you meet someone.

At some point, writing letters of thanks, sending greeting cards and personal notes all became a thing that only those select few would do. All of our modern conveniences that save us time have only encouraged us to work more so we could afford them. In the end, we have sacrificed many great treasures.

Most of us, between the time it takes to buy a card or paper, find a pen, sit down to write, find a stamp and then a post office box to mail it from, just don't take time any more to send personal notes.

But let's stop a moment. When was the last time you received a thank you note? Think back. It may have been a while. Ok, remember? Now think about how you felt when you received it. Did it feel good? Did you appreciate the time that it took to send it? Did it make you appreciate the person that sent it just a little bit more?

What if you had just planned a great party for a group of your friends? You got steaks for the BBQ, a full spread of snacks and side dishes and desserts all around. Which of your friends did you think twice about after the party? Was it the one that sent you the thank you card for throwing such a great bash? Then again, maybe it was the one that walked around with the lampshade on his head.

Or maybe its Christmas time and you send each of your nieces and nephews a gift card to their favorite stores. Didn