Psychology suggests people who write thank-you notes weeks later aren't being formal - they're preserving gratitude after the moment passes, because appreciation often grows when it is expressed

In this rapid and ever-developing digital era, gratitude comes very fast as well. A brief text, emoji response, or a quick "thank you" in meetings has become common practice in many organizations and interpersonal relationships. Thus, late thank-you notes might seem quite strange nowadays.

A handwritten note or an email expressed much later after one received assistance might even be perceived by other people as too formal, awkward, or simply unnecessary. However, psychological experts consider that the main factor might not be the timing of this expression. Recent research shows that sometimes a delay could give some emotional depth to the experience of gratitude since a person can think about that event.