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Have you ever felt warm and happy to have someone sincerely thank you for what you helped them with? You are not alone. Imagine how wonderful it would be to know that you also gave someone that warmth and joy because you thanked them. As humans, we value being appreciated. Speaking publicly and sincerely, not only makes you happier, but also makes you healthier and more energetic. So next time someone helps you with something, big or small, take a moment to thank them.

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Method 1 of 4: Thanks Makes Everything Easier

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   Smile and make eye contact. If you say thank you directly, remember to always smile and look into the eyes of the person you're thanking for. Although small gestures add a large amount of sincerity in words 'thanks'.

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   Simply say thank you. Showing your gratitude to someone is wonderful. Saying "thank you" to them and going back to your story is a bit too much, and can lead to embarrassment for the person you're saying thank you for. Keep your gratitude simple, right-to-heart, and fun.

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   Always sincerely in thanks. You should only thank someone if you are genuinely and genuinely grateful for what they did. You shouldn't thank someone just because you've been told to, or you feel like it's the right thing to do. Sincere gratitude often manifests itself very clearly and is not overrated.
   • This is especially important for anyone working in retail where they find it imperative to thank customers on a regular basis. If you don't show your sincerity in your thanks, the client can be aware of it. Even if it's your job to thank the client, you can still show sincerity.

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   Write a short letter or thank you card. There are special cases where more than just saying ‘thank you directly, like being invited to dinner, given gifts, etc. When those situations happen, it 's important to say' thank you 'in writing. Anyone who has treated this kind deserves the same thing in return, and writing a short letter or card saying 'thank you' is the best way to show that you truly appreciate what they did for you.
   • If you decide to write a card, a blank card is the best option for situations like this. White Cards allow you to write short, concise, customizable messages.
   • No matter how 'thank you', you should give a clear reason why you write 'thank you'.
   • Email can also be considered useful, but you should avoid sending emails in these situations. The email is not as sincere and meaningful as a handwritten letter or card.

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   Avoid trusts. Never ask someone else to send you 'thank you' letter, do it yourself. The word ‘thank you’ won't be sincere if it's not sent directly from you.
   • If you are extremely busy and don't have a lot of free time, have some 'thank you' cards ready and always carry them with you. Or buy some white card boxes in the drawer.
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Method 2 of 4: Planning Thank You

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   Using the word ‘thank you’ pattern. If you find it difficult to say 'thank you' to someone, or have to write something on a 'thank you' card, try this template Who, about what and when.

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   Make a list of people to thank. Start the 'thank you' process by making a list of all the people you need to send a 'thank you' card to. For example, this is your birthday and you receive a lot of gifts, write a list of the people who gave you a gift (and what they gave). This list should include the names of the people who helped you plan the event (eg birthday party).

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   Write down what you are grateful for. There are a total of six basic parts for a 'thank you' written on a personal card including greeting, showing gratitude, details, next plan, reminder, and greeting friends.
   • Greetings very simple. The 'thank you' card starts with the name of the person you want to say to. If it is a formal 'thank you' card, politely greet them (e.g. Dear Mr. Dung), if you are a relative or friend, greet them informally (e.g., Dear Mom to love).
   • Show gratitude is the part where you thank someone for what they did. It's easiest to start with the words 'thank you.' But you can get as creative as you like (ex: The birthday gift you gave yourself made your day great. ).
   • Detail is the part you need to write clearly. Adding specifics on why you thank the person will make the card more sincere and personal. You may want to mention a specific gift you received, or if you did receive the money what you would use it for, etc.
   • Plan for next time is the part you will cover the next time you meet and talk to them. For example, if you send 'thank you' letter to your grandparents (paternal and maternal grandmother) and you plan to visit them for Christmas, mention that.
   • Reminder is the part where you end ‘thank you’ in another thank-you message. You can write another thank you (ex: Thank you for your generosity, next time I will go to college and the money will help me a lot) or you just need to simply say 'thank you' one more time.
   • Dear friends Same greeting as a greeting except this time you will sign the letter. Depending on who receives this thank you, you will want to conclude with a formal (example: Sincerely) or casual (eg: Dear).

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   Plan when to thank you. Most cards and 'thank you' letters should be sent out within a month of the event, as soon as possible. If you're late then you can always start 'thank you' with a reason why it took longer than expected.
   • If you send a 'thank you card' to a big event with many attendees, make a plan to take some time every day to write a 'thank you' letter to everyone.
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Method 3 of 4: Perfect Manners

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   Awareness of being socially ‘thank you’. Different occasions and events require the etiquette ‘thank you’ differently. Although there is no rule that you must follow these principles, this has become a tradition. Usually people send a letter or 'thank you' card for the following reasons:
   • Receive gifts, including money. Maybe it's a birthday, anniversary, graduation, housewarming, holiday, etc.
   • Attend a dinner party or special occasion (eg Thanksgiving) at someone's home.

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   Send ‘thank you’ card after my wedding in 3 months. According to custom, you have to send a 'thank you card' to everyone who has done the following for your wedding. And also need to send cards within 3 months of the event, although it's easier to send thank you cards right after receiving your gifts rather than after the wedding is over.
   • The person who gave gifts to an engagement, bridal party or wedding, including those who gave a present.
   • The person supporting the wedding party (e.g. bridesmaids, main bridesmaids, flower flap teams, etc.).
   • The person who organized the party for you (e.g. bride gift party, engagement party, etc.).
   • The person who helped you plan or run the program for the wedding, including the caterer to make the party a success (eg wedding baker, flower arranger, decorator, chef, etc. .).
   • Anyone who wholeheartedly helped you while preparing and planning your wedding (example: the neighbor mowed your lawn, etc.).

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   Write a short ‘thank you’ for the interview. If you have been interviewed for a job, internship, or volunteer, you should send a short letter or 'thank you' card to the interviewer as soon as possible after the interview is over.
   • Be sure to personalize your postcard or letter when writing about the interview for a particular job, and don't forget to include specifics during the interview.
   • Make sure everyone's name is spelled correctly. There is nothing worse than sending an ‘thank you’ letter after the interview and then writing the interviewer's name wrong.
   • Use a formal greeting in your 'thank you' letter unless the interviewer introduces you by your first name and insists you call them that.
   • In the case of sending 'thank you' letters for an interview, sending a personal email is better than sending a letter or a handwritten card. This is a better option if it is difficult or time-consuming to deliver letters or cards to the interviewer.

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   Write ‘thank you’ to the person who gives the scholarship or grant. Getting any financial aid at university or college is great. Many scholarships and student grants come from donations. Whether it's a donation from an individual, family, status or organization, sending the 'thank you' letter for your sponsorship is a great way to show respect.
   • If the scholarship and grant are awarded through the school, the department is responsible for selecting recipients who can assist you in getting the address to send the 'thank you' letter.
   • Since these are people you don't know, write the letter ‘thank you’ in a formal and polite way, instead of in a informal way.
   • Before sending a message be sure to check (and should double check) for no spelling or grammatical errors. You may need someone else to read through the mail in case you miss something.
   • The 'thank you' letter used in this situation is best sent in a commercial letter form written on nice paper, as opposed to regular handwriting.
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Method 4 of 4: Expressing Gratitude

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   Understand what gratitude is. Gratitude is a bit different from the usual ‘thank you’. Gratitude is a thank you that combine with respect, and in addition courtesy, generosity, and appreciation. It is like taking care of others more than yourself. Showing your gratitude to others can help you positively influence a situation and can even change their behavior.

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   Journal about gratitude. The first step in expressing your gratitude to others is to understand what you truly appreciate. Keeping a journal for what you are grateful for is a great way to help you understand how you feel about yourself and the people around you. Journaling can take just a few minutes each day to make a list of the 3 things you are most grateful for in that moment.
   • You can use the idea of ​​a gratitude journal to help your children develop an understanding of gratitude and gratitude. Help them write down 3 things they are grateful for each night before bed. If the children are still young and cannot write, you can let them draw things for which they are grateful.

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   Express gratitude at least 5 times a day. Challenge yourself to express gratitude in a certain way 5 times a day. Your gratitude should be expressed to everyone, not just confined to family members and friends. If you think about it, you will find lots of people helping you every day that perhaps never even heard a word of thanks for what they did, like bus driver, receptionist, electric marketer. phone, door opener, bus driver, cleaner, etc.
   • When expressing gratitude, remember to call out their name (if you know it), what you thank them for, and why you thank them. For example, "Thanks for waiting for Dung elevator, I was so worried that I would be late for the meeting, now it will definitely be in time!"
   • If for some objective reason you cannot express gratitude directly, express it in your head or write it down.

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   Find new ways to show gratitude. Gratitude can not only be expressed in ordinary ways (eg saying thank you), but there are many other ways to show it. From now on, find new ways to express your gratitude to someone by doing something you haven't done before, or in a long time.
   • For example: Make dinner when your partner is exhausted from work; take care of the children one night to let the husband / wife go out; volunteer to be a driver; get a Christmas party for this year, etc.

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   Teach young children about gratitude. You must have been told by your parents to say ‘thank you’ when someone gives you a gift or candy when you were a kid. Gratitude and gratitude are not always something in mind, but it is very important for children to follow. The following great four-step strategies can be used to teach your children about gratitude:
   • Tell the children about gratitude, what gratitude is and why it matters. Take your own words and give more examples.
   • Show your kids your skills of gratitude. You can do this as an exercise or in ‘real life’
   • Help your child practice expressing gratitude to others. If you have more than one child, let the children lead each other and make comments to each other.
   • Constantly encouraging the children to learn how to be grateful. Give them positive compliments when they do something well.

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   Avoid just saying thank you to people who are kind to you. Although it can be difficult, you need to show gratitude to even those who upset you. Remember to be patient when doing this, and avoid being misunderstood that you are sarcastic about others.
   • People who push you against a wall can have a completely different perspective on things from you. Whether you disagree or dislike that angle of view, they are valuable ideas. Be grateful that they shared their point of view with you and you have learned to look at situations from a different perspective.
   • Even if they piss you off, they still have something to admire. They can be very annoying, but they are always on time or live in order. Focus on a positive perspective when talking to these people.
   • Practical consideration when dealing with these annoying people is that you are teaching yourself new skills. Be grateful that you are learning to be patient and calm in frustrating situations.

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   Realize that gratitude has many benefits for you. Being grateful and showing that gratitude can have an amazing effect for you and those around you. Gratitude leads you to happiness, happy people are often people with overwhelming gratitude. Having someone grateful you can make you feel wonderful. Thinking about being grateful helps you focus on the positive things in your life and forget the negatives.
   • Taking the time to write about what you are grateful for before going to bed can help you sleep better.Not only do you use your bedtime moments to think about the positives, but also write them down.
   • Gratitude often makes you more empathetic. This is probably because grateful people focus on positive emotions rather than negative feelings, so they don't feel too angry when someone treats them badly.
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