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Topic: Saying “Thank You”
Source: StudioClassroom, By Jan Crosetto, page 38, 2007, November
When saying thank you, actions can speak louder than words.
Some friends invite you over and serve you a delicious dinner. Someone loans you his car while yours is being repaired. You are sick, and a friend brings you a meal and cares for you. How do you show your gratitude?
Sometimes simply saying thank you is enough. Other times, it is thoughtful to say thank you in a more specific way. Be sure to tell that person what it is you appreciate and why you appreciate it.
Here are some common ways to say thank you. You can write a thank-you note. People are very busy these days. A handwritten note shows you took the time to tell someone you appreciate him or her. Or you can call and thank the person. You would be surprised how this can make someone’s day (讓某人開心). Another idea is to send a thank-you e-mail or e-card. This is not quite as personal, but it still shows your appreciation.
To say thank you in a creative way, you can:
●Select some flowers from your garden or the florist (花店). Attach a thank-you note.
●Present the person with a basket of fresh fruit or a homemade treat.
●Treat a friend to a movie, meal, snack or coffee.
●Give a gift card for a bookstore or a restaurant. That way the person can pick out a favorite book or eat out.
●Find out what the person likes and give something related to that. For example, if your friend likes to go shopping, offer to baby-sit her kids so she can enjoy an afternoon away.
●To say a big thank you to someone, throw a party or have a barbecue in honor of that person.
As you can see, there are many ways to say thank you. Think of some ways of your own. You will feel good trying one of the ideas, and the person being thanked will feel good too. It’s a win-win situation!
Questions:
1.Has someone done something nice for you that you really appreciated? What did they do? How did you say thank you?
2.What are some other creative ways you can say thank you?
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