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Article Series: Gratitude & Gratefulness
The Importance Of Gratitude In Your Life
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Effective Ways To Say 'Thank You' To Someone
One of the most powerful phrases
in the English language is "thank you."
With those two words, you can express appreciation
for a kind gesture or service someone has done for you. These
words have
the power to make someone's day. When you want to go the extra
mile in expressing gratitude, try one of these 23 ways to say "thanks."
Try these gratitude expressions to get you going:
1.
Smile. Express your gratitude with a smile and the other
person will almost always smile back. If that person is having
a bad day, a smile could be just the thing that turns their
day around.
2.
Send a note. If you're shy, you may find it easier to express
yourself in writing. If writing intimidates you, simply write
a short note expressing your gratitude. Your heartfelt words
will mean more to the recipient than the most beautiful prose
or poetry.
3.
Buy a unique gift. Look for a small item that you can give
as a token of your appreciation. If you're unsure of what to
get, try buying them coffee or sending them chocolates. You
can also ask their friends for ideas.
4.
Invite them out. Say "thank you" with
a dinner or time together doing something fun that you both
enjoy.
5.
Share your story. Brag to others about what someone has
done for you. They'll likely hear about how highly you're speaking
of them. Better yet, brag about them to others in front of
them. This will improve their reputation and their confidence
at the same time.
6.
Offer a favor. Let the person choose what kind of favor
they'd like from you. A small favor can often help someone
out in a big way.
7.
Buy them a ticket to an event. Find a local concert or
show that they would enjoy and buy them tickets.
8.
Contribute to a charity. Find out what your recipient is
passionate about and then make a donation to an appropriate
charity in their name.
9.
Add a personal touch. Say "thank you" with
a homemade gift. The person will recognize your thoughtfulness
and appreciate the gesture. You can hand craft a card or make
a photo slideshow. Create something sentimental that truly
shows your appreciation.
10.
Phone call. Sometimes a simple phone call
is all you need to get your message across. In addition to
a phone call to
say "thank you," call on a regular basis to see how
they're doing. Offer your friendship.
11.
Give them a "Gift of the Month." For someone
who's always doing nice things for you, consider a gift subscription
to their favorite magazine. You can also prepay for a subscription
to a "book of the month" club that features books
that interest them.
12.
Give a gift certificate. If you're having trouble figuring
out the perfect thank you gift, consider a gift certificate
to a local mall or online store that sells a variety of different
merchandise. That way, they're sure to get something they like.
13.
Bake some cookies. If you love to bake, your talents can
be a sweet way to show your gratitude. Everyone appreciate
delicious, homemade desserts.
The only limit is your imagination. If you
go the extra mile to show someone you're genuinely grateful,
the gesture will
be remembered for a long time to come. Strengthen a significant
relationship in your life today. Choose one of these ideas
or come up with your own, and say "thank you" to
someone special in a meaningful way.
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by SolveYourProblem.com
: 2008
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