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Thank You

Add this phrase to your vocabulary.

Alexandra Hough
Apr 12, 2016
University of Delaware
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Thank You

The English language consists of thousands of words in which we all communicate with each other on a day to day basis. However, I believe there are two small words that are not used by people nearly as much as they need to be. "Thank you" is the one small phrase that most of us take advantage of and many times forget to use. So really when should we use these two small words that mean so much? And who should we really be thanking?

Growing up, most of us learned manners from our parents teaching us when to say please and thank you. Say please when you are asking someone to pass the bread at dinner, and say thank you when someone holds the door open for you. These are manners that are usually expected in today's society and, although they are great things to do, these are not the thank you's that need to be said most. Let us take the time to thank those who we do not thank enough.

To my dad, thank you for raising me with values, goals and ambition and for all you do to help me succeed. Thank you for putting up with me during all the times where I was being "difficult," to say the least.

To my best friends. Thank you for your never ending openness, honesty and support. Thank you for knowing when I needed you most and being there with no questions asked. You guys have become my family.

To my professors who have helped me discover my passions and my skills, I can only hope that one day my career gets me to a place where I can make an impact on someone the way you have made an impact on me. Thank you for your guidance.

There is always one person in someone's life who has the biggest impact. Whether it's a friend, significant other or family member, that special person makes you exactly who you are. Thank you for making me a better person and for helping me to experience and enjoy life. Thank you for reminding me to never take life to seriously and that, in the end, happiness is the end goal.

Whoever it is, text them, call them or just tell them today how much you truly appreciate what they have done for you. Just some food for thought.

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