When someone does something so selfless that “thank you” or even a nice gift seems too insignificant in comparison, how do you adequately express such immense gratitude?
How do you thank someone when “thank you” isn’t enough?
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When someone does something so selfless that “thank you” or even a nice gift seems too insignificant in comparison, how do you adequately express such immense gratitude?
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Just because genuine. Think about how you feel and tell them. If thank you doesn’t seem like enough tell them that, tell them it really means a lot or that their kindness and generosity is life changing for you or whatever it is. Just be genuine.
Just be genuine. Think about how you feel and tell them. If thank you doesn’t seem like enough tell them that, tell them it really means a lot or that their kindness and generosity is life changing for you or whatever it is. Just be genuine.
If it’s in person I’ll ask if I can hug them depending on how close we are
I totally get what you mean, sometimes a simple “thank you” just doesn’t cut it when someone goes above and beyond. In those moments, it’s less about the words or gifts and more about showing your appreciation through actions and sincerity.
It depends on the situation and relationship to the individual.
Marry them
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“I can’t thank you enough. I really appreciate it.” These are nice sentences to use. And like others said. Mean it. Look them in the eyes. Shake their hands or hug them. Geniunity wins.
When I walked out of the apartment where a friend lived, knowing it was the last time I saw him, I just stood there for several seconds, burning his face into my mind, and I put my hand over my heart.
After a few more seconds and as the door closed, I bowed my head in gratitude over the friendship we had. Fuck cancer.
I have found that people really appreciate a heart felt hard written card.
Thank you muchly
A hand written letter
When THANK YOU isn’t enough, the best way to show true gratitude is to express how deeply their act affected you…. be sincere, specific, and heartfelt. Then, let your actions reflect that appreciation, whether by being there for them in return or paying the kindness forward. Sometimes, a lasting impact is the greatest thank you you can give.
In danish we often say, “tusind tak” – a thousand thanks. That’s a lot of thanks, so it is often sufficient.
You are allowed to adopt it.