There are many reasons to say "thank you." You could be thanking someone for giving you a gift, for doing you a favor, or for making a monumental impact on your life in some way. Whatever your reason for saying thank you, you should be sincere and let the person know how grateful you really are. Whether you want to say thank you in person, over the phone, or in writing, here are some tips on how to do it the right way.
Saying Thank You in Person
Be sincere. The most important part of saying thank you in person is being sincere. The person you are thanking should understand that you mean what you say 100% and that you aren't just saying "thank you" out of obligation when you don't really mean it.
Have a sincere tone of voice. Don't say "thank you" as if it's an afterthought or as if some else just told you to do it. Speak clearly with an even tone, and show that you really mean every word you say.
Use sincere words. Be specific and show that your thank you means something. Don't just say, "Thanks," but really mean it say, "Thank you so much for helping me with that project. I never could have figured it out without your help."
Be honest. Being honest is a part of being sincere, so open up and say what you really mean. Tell the person, I don't know what I would do without you, " if you really mean it.
Be grateful. To say thank you in person, you have to show that you are truly grateful for what the person has done. You should say that the person has impacted you in some way, whether it's big or small. Your thank you should not be perfunctory, but it should show that the person's action really made a difference.
Show that you understood the person made a sacrifice. Whether the person made a big or small sacrifice to do something nice for you, you should demonstrate that you appreciate that he or she had time to make the effort.
Show that you're grateful for the results of the person's help. If the person gave you an amazing book for your birthday, you can tell the person that you read the book, loved it, and that it had a big impact on your life.
Use the right body language. Maintaining the right body language will help you full demonstrate how thankful you are. If your body doesn't communicate how much you mean it when you say thank you, then your words may be lost on the person you're thanking.
Maintain eye contact while you're thanking the person. Look into the person's eyes and give the person all of your attention to show that you really care about what the person did. Face your body toward the person you're thanking. Keep your arms open and gesture if you need to. Don't fold your arms at your sides, or you may look like you're reluctant about thanking the person and like you don't really want to be there.
Show your emotions. If the person impacted your life in a big way, you don't have to cry, but let your face show how touched you are by that person's help.
Saying Thank You over the Phone
Say thank you in a phone call. Whether you're thanking a friend, colleague, or a near-stranger over the phone. It can be a bit trickier to thank someone over the phone because it's harder to communicate your true feelings without face-to-face contact.
Give the person your undivided attention. Though it's tempting to multitask when you're on the phone, don't call the person while you're driving home, cleaning your home, or watering your plants. Tell yourself that the phone call should only take a few minutes and that if you're really grateful, then that person deserves your undivided attention.
Call at a good time. Make sure you are making the call at a time that the recipient isn't likely to be busy and that you're not calling too early in the morning or too late in the evening. If you are calling a person who lives far away, make sure to account for the time difference.
Say thank you in a text message. Sometimes, saying thank you in a text message can be more effective thank saying thank you in a phone call. If you just saw the person and wanted to thank him or her for a great time, or if you just wanted to send someone a quick thank you without making a big deal about it or taking up the person's time, then a text message may work best.
Just remember to maintain your sincerity through texting. Use the person's name, even if you're texting, saying, "Thanks Amy!" makes your message sound more personal. Pay attention to your words. Though texting is more casual, aiming for correct grammar and punctuation will show that you took time to craft the message.
There are many ways to say thank you to someone, but however you choose to communicate it always make sure you're sincere, remember to smile, and the person will see how grateful you are.
With Love,
"B"
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