Saying Thank you

A.

Do you want to know the magical words which can change your life? No kidding, you already know, the words are “thank you”.

The magical and powerful words “thank you” opens the hearts and minds of other people for us and thus paves the way for our success. Don’t say thank you in a dull and lifeless manner. Say “thank you” wholeheartedly, humbly and with a sense of gratefulness. Give life to the words and let the magic take its own course in your favour.

Our success in day- to – day life depends on the help, assistance and cooperation being extended by others. No doubt, we say thank you to others many times during the day but we do so in such a casual manner that we even do not realize what we are saying. This is the reason that we do not get enough positive response from others and fail to establish long-term relationships.

Change your style, change your life and change the way you say thank you. Practice saying thank you politely with the positive expressions, of your face. You can influence people, beyond your expectations, by saying the magical words thank you, only when your mind and heart are deeply involved.

The magical words ‘thank you’ is taking us to new heights of success. Be successful, enjoy life and don’t forget to say “thank you”, the truly magically words!

B.

When someone has done a kind thing to you, you express your gratitude to them by saying ‘thank you’. There are many ways of expressing your gratitude to others. The following ‘language expressions’ can be helpful to you to do this.

Thanks a lot.

Thank you Mom, it’s wonderful.

Thanks for your advice.

I’m very grateful to you.

Many Thanks.

Thank you for everything.

Thanks for giving such a good time.

Thank you very much.

Very well, thanks.

Thanks for your invitation.

That’s really great of you.

Thank you for inviting us.

Thanks for a great dinner.

Thank you for a wonderful lunch.

It’s good of you to say so.

It was very nice of you to come.

I’m very much obliged to you.

I can’t tell you how grateful I am.

Not at all, it’s my pleasure.

Thank you, that’s very kind of you sir.

I don’t know how to thank you.

Thank you for your hospitality.

Thanks for the present/gift.

This is a very costly/expensive present.

I’m very grateful to you.

You are very kind.

This is no matter of kindness,

It will rather please me.

Thank you for responding so quickly.

I don’t know how I can thank you…

How can I thank you enough?

Regular use of these courtesy words and phrases is important to show politeness and build rapport.

Responding to thanks:

You’re Welcome.

Welcome.

It was a pleasure.

That’s all right.

That’s O.K.

Not at all.

No Mention, Please.

Don’t mention it.

C.

Exercise: Write 5 sentences each, substituting the underlined words.

a. thanks for your invitation.

b. I’m very grateful to you.

c. Thank you Mom, it’s wonderful.

D. 

Exercise: Use your dictionary (Only English-English Dictionary) and write down the meaning of the words given below:

Wholeheartedly

Casual

Expectation

Gratitude

Politeness

Involvements

E. 

Exercise: Write 10 sentences starting “thanks for you______ _____ _____”