It sweeps you ... the music, was going backstage afterwards and meeting him. Instead of just giving me an autograph, he knelt down on the ground and spoke to me, and took the time to thank me ...

If straight talk doesn’t work, be bold. The next gift could come with a box of thank-you cards. Or send this column to someone who may forget or doesn’t know a note of gratitude is appreciated.

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 film’s soundtrack was released on Friday as well, along with a music video ... Eternal Sunshine. “Thank you for growing with me. It’s one of the greatest joys and gifts of my life ...