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Here are a few examples to use when thanking people for their help: You are a rare kind of generous. I'm having a hard time putting my gratitude into words but I hope you know how much I Thank you for extending help when I was in need. Your concern and generous assistance are very much appreciated. Please accept my sincerest thanks, and I will pay it forward to others who are also in need of help. You are such a wonderful blessing to many people, including me. Thank you so much, and may you continue your good works every Thank you for your assistance. Thank you for everything you do. You are always so helpful. You are the best. You have been most helpful. You have my gratitude. Professional and Career-Related Thank-Yous It's always a good idea to thank everyone who has helped with your job search and your career or provided other professional advice or assistance. Thank you for your support. We can't wait for you to try your [product] and tell us what you think. We can't say thanks enough for your support, but we'd like to try. Here's a 15%-off coupon for your next purchase. Thank you for your purchase. We have the feeling this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship! In this case, it would be completely natural to end your request with "Thank you for your understanding." Basically, you are saying "I realize that my request might be inconveniencing for you, but I am sure that you "understand" my reasons for it and will gladly comply accordingly." 2. When delivering a complaint After 3 Months Of Dating What To Expect. I am experiencing issues with my Radeon RX 7900 XTX GPU. The PC that I recently built is not utilizing the desired GPU, and despite trying various solutions, it still doesn't work. Instead, my PC continues to use the AMD RadeonTM Graphics, which I'm not even sure what it is. Additionally, every game I launch runs at a low frame rate of 20 to 30 fps due to the incorrect GPU being used. Please help me with this issue. 🥲🥲 Solved! Go to Solution. Many of us fear expressing our thanks to others. We might worry that our efforts will be misinterpreted or make the person on the receiving end uncomfortable. Or we might struggle to find the right words to express how we feel. Here’s how to do it right. Keep it genuine The goal of expressing appreciation should be to let someone know how their actions have impacted you and/or others. If you have any other agenda, your message will not be authentic. Share what you appreciate and why Focus on the impact their actions had on you and explain both what you appreciate and why. This will help the other person understand the reason you feel the way you do. Send it E-mails get lost and handwritten cards get saved. Write your message on a piece of paper, post-it note, or card and give it directly to the person. If you are at work, you can also leave it on their desk or in their “mailbox.” Tweet Post Share Annotate Save Print Where your work meets your life. See more from Ascend here. We all want to be appreciated. Whether you’ve accepted a task while your plate is already full, worked through weekends to get a project off the ground, or simply been there for a work friend when they needed your support, an acknowledgement or “thank you” can go a long way in making us feel good about the efforts we put in — and the research supports this. A recent study from McKinsey & Company found that although most employers believe that the large number of people who quit their jobs this year were looking for better compensation, most were leaving because they didn’t feel valued and lacked a sense of belonging at work. Another study found that receiving more frequent appreciation from our colleagues and managers doesn’t only make us feel respected, it’s also linked to better performance. The many benefits of gratitude may be explained by the feel-good chemicals released in our brains upon expressing or receiving it. Dopamine and serotonin are two neurotransmitters responsible for immediately uplifting our moods. When we give or experience thanks daily, we strengthen these neural pathways. The problem is that many of us hold fears around expressing our thanks to others. I’ve seen this time and again through my work training leaders in the art of recognition and engagement. Some people want to express appreciation more often but fear that their efforts will be misinterpreted or make the person on the receiving end uncomfortable. Others struggle to find the right words to express what they feel, or they worry that their remarks might be seen as kissing up or as masking a hidden agenda. While these fears are valid, they can also stop us from experiencing the long list of rewards gratitude has to offer. One method I’ve found useful for overcoming them is starting small, with a simple thank-you note. There are a few simple rules you can follow to make sure your efforts are taken to heart and not negatively misinterpreted. Rules for Crafting a Meaningful Thank-You Note Keep it genuine. The goal of expressing appreciation is to let someone know how their actions have impacted you and/or others. If you have any other agenda, your message will not be authentic. Still, you need to be thoughtful with your words if you want to come across as genuine. Set the context. If you’ve ever been surprised by a compliment, then you know that it can feel good — and simultaneously jarring. This is because you are trying to take in the other person’s words while also interpreting their intentions, especially if the compliment arrives late or catches you off guard. As the person giving thanks, you can put the recipient at ease by sharing the context of your message or what prompted you to approach them first. Examples I was reflecting on our last project over the weekend, and I realized I never said thank you. We have been so busy lately that I realized I haven’t taken the time to express my appreciation for all your great work. I was reading an article in HBR about expressing appreciation and I thought of you. Share what you appreciate and why. Next, focus on the impact their actions have had on you. It may be as simple as bringing a smile to your face on a tough day or as big as supporting you through a difficult period. Be specific, and explain both what you appreciate and why. In doing so, you’ll help the other person understand the reason you feel the way you do. Example 1 What you appreciate As you know, last year was extremely hard for me. I was trying to work from home while taking care of my parents at the same time. No matter how busy we were, you made time in every meeting to ask about my parents and check in on how I was doing. Why you appreciate it I know this is just who you are, but your check-ins always made me feel better and helped me navigate this last year. Example 2 What you appreciate The other day I was feeling completely overwhelmed and alone trying to get the report done for the client meeting. I know it may have been simple for you, but when you stepped up and offered to help format the final document, it made a huge difference. Why you appreciate it A lot of people offer support, but few put their words into action, and I can’t express how much your support helped me get the job done and made me feel like a part of the team. Example 3 What you appreciate I know it took courage for you to give me honest feedback after my last presentation. I want you to know I really appreciate your doing that. Why you appreciate it I always ask for feedback, but people rarely say anything more than, “You did great.” Your feedback helped me rethink my presentation and gave me concrete things to work on. That’s exactly what I needed to improve. Close the message. With the core of the message drafted, it’s time to end the thank-you note. You can do this with a simple, straightforward “thank you” or a more detailed sign off. Examples Thank you again, I really appreciate working with you. Even though I may not say it all the time, I appreciate all you do. Thank you again for your support, it made a real difference for me. Thank you for all that you do. Thank you! Send it. E-mails get lost and handwritten cards get saved. Therefore, write your message on a piece of paper, post-it note, or card and give it directly to the person. If you’re at work, leave it on their desk or in their “mailbox.” If you’re not going to see them for a while, snap a photo of your message and send the person the picture, or better still, mail the card to them. Sending a hand-written message is important because it gives the other person the opportunity to take in your appreciation without feeling the pressure to respond on the spot. If you know the person can feel uncomfortable with praise, remove the pressure to reply by saying something like, “Please don’t feel compelled to respond. I just wanted to let you know I appreciate working with you.” Ways to Make Your “Thank You” Meaningful If you’re thinking about what to say when you extend a “thank you” to your colleagues, here are some sample messages from common workplace scenarios 1 Your colleague stepped in when you needed to take some time off. Hey Kevin, I just got back from spending some much-needed time away with my family. I wanted to thank you for stepping up and covering for me when I was gone. I know you already have a lot on your plate and the fact that you took on my workload as well means a lot to me. I just want you to know I really appreciate what you did. Thank you! 2 Someone did something really kind for you. Sent you a care package, threw you a birthday party, made you notes from a meeting that wasn’t recorded, or reached out to check in when you were not feeling well. Hi Maria, I just received the care package you sent and wanted to say thank you. As you know, work has been brutal these last few weeks and when I got the package in the mail today, it made my day. Thank you for all that you do to make us feel cared for at work. It makes a huge difference! 3 Someone advocated for you to get a raise or promotion. Hi Kira, I heard from Aya that you put my name forward for a promotion and I wanted to say thank you. Regardless of whether I get it or not, I am honored you thought of me for the position, and I can’t thank you enough for all of the time you’ve invested to help me grow over these last few years. I feel extremely lucky to be able to learn from you as a leader and appreciate all that you have done for me. Thank you. 4 Your team members have been working overtime to get some challenging projects finished. Hi Jose, We have been so busy lately that I realized I haven’t taken the time to express my appreciation. I know the workload has been a lot these past few weeks as we try to wrap up our big project. You have been working your tail off, putting in extra hours, and doing so many things behind the scenes to make this happen. I appreciate all that you do, and I love having you on our team. We could not do this great work without your invaluable contributions. 5 Your boss gave you an opportunity to take the lead in a high-profile meeting. Hi Mohamad, I was thinking about last week’s presentation over the weekend, and I wanted to say thank you. I know that this was a very big account, and you took a risk in letting me take the lead. I really appreciate what you did. I had shared that I wanted to get more exposure in our last one on one, and it means a lot that you took that seriously and made it happen. I know that not all managers do that, and I feel extremely lucky to get to work with you. 6 A team member received some difficult feedback and took action on it. Hi Ira, I wanted to let you know I really appreciate how much you’ve been working on the things we spoke about. Getting challenging feedback is never easy, and many people get defensive and never do anything about it. Over the last two months, I have seen you really shift how you collaborate with others. I have watched you ask more questions in meetings, ask others for input, and put their recommendations into practice. As a result, I have seen your work and the team’s work improve for the better. I just want to let you know I see the difference and appreciate everything you are doing to grow. Keep it up, it’s inspiring! Ascend Career and life advice for young professionals. 7 Someone has just been great to work with. Hi Vlad, I was laughing hysterically after the last message you sent on Slack and just wanted to let you know you are amazing to work with. I know this is just who you are, but the fact you can find something to laugh or smile about in these difficult times always brightens my day. One thing that really impresses me is your ability to go from making jokes to digging in and getting work done. I hope this note brightens your day in the same way you regularly brighten mine and others! So go ahead and write out that thank-you note. Not only will it make you happy but the person receiving it will have a great day as well. By Last updated April 7, 2023 20 Ways to Say “Thank You” in English for Strong Business Relationships According to Chron, when you send a thank-you note to someone, it shows that you value your business relationship with them. Before you sit down at your computer to begin writing an email, I have a list of 20 business English “thank you” phrases that’ll be useful to you. We’ll first look at some steps for structuring your thank-you message. The process is very simple and you can be sure that your recipient will appreciate it! Contents How to Write a Thank You Email in Business English 20 Professional Ways to Say Thank You in Business English Thanking a business associate for their help or support Thanking a potential business associate for their time Praising a vendor for their good service Complimenting a coworker or business partner for doing a good job Accepting an appointment or meeting Following up on business networking Thanking a customer or client Responding to positive feedback Responding positively to negative business feedback Thanking a job interviewer Download This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that you can take anywhere. Click here to get a copy. Download How to Write a Thank You Email in Business English These days, thank-you notes are often sent in the form of an email. In fact, the business management expert at Ask a Manager advises sending email thank-you notes instead of handwritten ones after job interviews and other business-related correspondences. Some things to keep in mind about thank-you messages they don’t have to be long and complicated. Keep them short but spend some time creating a message that sounds genuine and sincere. Plan to send your thank-you email within 24 to 48 hours of a meeting or event. We’ll give you all the vocabulary you need to say “thank you” in different situations later in this post. But first, it’s important to understand the structure and tone of a business english thank-you email. You can write it in four simple steps Greeting Start by addressing the person by name. This makes your message sound more personal and sincere. Reason for thanking State what you’re thanking this person for. It could be for their help and support, for accepting your invitation to a business event or for providing their feedback about your business. Whatever it is, keep it short and clear and express your appreciation. Compliment the person or reference the future This section of the email can be flexible. Depending on the subject of the email, you may briefly compliment the person, say something positive about the subject or even make a reference to the future such as your hopes to work with them again. Closing End with a standard sign-off such as “Thanks again” or “Best” followed by your name on the next line. Using the steps above, here’s an example of a thank-you email to a business associate for their guidance in planning an advertising campaign Dear Robin, Thank you for meeting with us yesterday. We greatly appreciate the time you took to share your experience and insights into how we should plan our upcoming advertising campaign. Your presentation was both informative and practical, and has inspired our team to come up with some exciting ideas for the campaign ahead of our team meeting next week. Once again, a big thank you from all of us and we look forward to having you back to review our draft. Best, Jamie Thanking a business associate for their help or support We frequently rely on our business associates to help and support us in various business activities. You could begin with a phrase like this to briefly include your reason for thanking them Thank you for your help in [business activity]. For example Thank you for your help in securing an alternative supplier when our shipping consignment was delayed recently. Here’s another good phrase you could use to include some details We’re grateful for your support in [business activity]. For example We’re grateful for your support in planning the grand opening of our Manhattan store last week. Thanking a potential business associate for their time After meeting with potential business associates to discuss business collaborations or partnerships, it’s good practice to send them a thank-you note afterwards. You’ll show that you appreciate their time and effort, and leave a positive impression that’ll strengthen your relationship. You could start with a phrase like Thank you for meeting with us to discuss our business collaboration. You could end by saying Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Here, “thank you in advance” is used to thank the person ahead of time when it’s clear that you’ll be dealing with them in the near future. Otherwise, you can simply leave out the words “in advance.” Praising a vendor for their good service In business, we often depend heavily on our vendors and suppliers for timely shipments, deliveries and service. A vendor that delivers good service deserves praise and acknowledgement. So don’t forget to send them a note of thanks now and then. You could begin with simple phrases like Thank you for your great service over the years. Thank you for your prompt response to our [needs/request]. Complimenting a coworker or business partner for doing a good job In business, we often work closely with others in our department and teams to achieve certain goals. Complimenting someone for going the extra mile an expression that means putting in exceptional time and effort towards the success of the team can greatly boost their morale. You could use simple phrases like Thank you for a job well done. Thank you for being an invaluable part of our team. If you aren’t sure when to give a coworker a compliment, you could look for different workplace scenarios and observe how others go about this. For example, the FluentU program has a wide array of authentic English videos that you could use to watch how native speakers talk and compliment each other in the workplace. You can take note of the different things they say by using the interactive subtitles available for each video. You might even find some more thank you phrases to use in your emails and everyday workplace conversations. Accepting an appointment or meeting When a business associate accepts your invitation to meet, then it’s only courteous to thank them for making the time. Simple phrases you could use include Thank you for the opportunity to meet up. Thank you for making time to see me. Following up on business networking Sending a thank-you email to someone you’ve recently met at a business networking event such as a seminar, trade show or business dinner is a great way to build a strong business relationship. You could start by saying Thank you for taking the time to talk with me today. Thank you for your offer to connect me with your business contacts. Thanking a customer or client We all know that our customers and clients are the most important people to our business. So make it a practice to send your customers and clients an occasional thank-you note to show that you appreciate them. You could start with this phrase to include the name of your company. Thank you for choosing [your company name]. This phrase may be used at the beginning or end of your email Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you. Responding to positive feedback It’s always a wonderful thing to receive positive feedback from a customer or client! Be sure to write back and thank them graciously to maintain a strong relationship. You could start by saying Thank you for your positive feedback. You could use this phrase either at the beginning or end of your email We greatly appreciate your kind words. Responding positively to negative business feedback While everyone hopes for positive feedback, we should also value negative feedback as a way of addressing customers’ concerns and improving our business in the long run. So be sure to accept negative feedback graciously and follow up with a note of thanks. You could start with this phrase followed by a brief explanation of how you plan to address the issue that’s been highlighted Thank you for raising your concerns with us. This phrase is a great one for ending your message Thank you for your understanding. Thanking a job interviewer If you wish to stand out and leave a good impression with your prospective employer, be sure to send your interviewer a thank-you email shortly afterwards. If you were interviewed by a group, the International Hellenic University suggests you consider sending a group thank-you note. You could start with this phrase Thank you for meeting with me today. You could also use this phrase at either the beginning or end of your message I appreciated the opportunity to meet with you today. So there you have it—a list of professional phrases for expressing your gratitude to someone in business. You can’t go wrong with these phrases. Remember, a little courtesy goes a long way in business. So be generous with your thanks and good luck with your business English learning! Download This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that you can take anywhere. Click here to get a copy. Download When it comes time to write a thank-you note to friends, loved ones, or coworkers, show up with your emotions and a lot of sincerity. Authentic expression and words of appreciation will add so much to your letter or card, and to your relationships. Jump ahead to these sections How to Say Thank You for Your Support’ After a Sickness How to Say Thank You for Your Support’ After a Loss or Tragedy How to Say Thank You for Your Support’ After Another Difficult Time How to Say Thank You for Your Support’ in a Work Setting Thank You for Your Support’ Quotes to Share Thank You for Your Support’ Messages for an Email or Text Thank You for Your Support’ Messages for Volunteers or Help on a Project Short Thank You for Your Support’ Messages When you fully express yourself, not only are you telling others you appreciate them, but you are telling others that you trust them with your words. Take a look below and see how to tell others you appreciate them in your life. How to Say Thank You for Your Support’ After a Sickness Not sure what to say when someone is sick? Recovery is so much easier when you have the right support structure. Here are a few ways to say thank you to friends, neighbors, children, and parents who lend a hand when you need it most. 1. Dear Friend, I just wanted to thank you for your thoughts and prayers during my partner’s illness. The support you offered gave me strength when I needed it most. If you received encouragement while you were supporting a very sick spouse, a statement of gratitude and how much it meant to you will let your friend know you appreciate their thoughts and prayers. 2. Dear Parents, I know this has been difficult, so I just want to say thank you for your help. I really appreciate the love and support you’ve shown me throughout all my illness and recovery. Parents have a difficult time watching their children suffer. So, use this as a starter to let your parents know that you appreciate the strength they showed when you needed it most. 3. Dear Neighbor, Thanks for looking after the house while I was sick. Knowing that everything was secure and handled helped me concentrate on healing. Thank you for being a friend. Emergencies don’t give you advanced warning, so it’s especially comforting when you know that you have good neighbors who can help you in times of great need. 4. Partner, I really appreciate all of your love and support. I know that you sacrificed a lot so that I could concentrate on getting better and it hasn’t gone unnoticed. If your partner took over all of the responsibilities of the house or home so that you could focus on recovery from an illness, it would mean a lot to let them know you saw all of their hard work. 5. Dear Child, Your Mom and I are grateful for all of the cards you’ve been sending. We are both feeling better, but we’ve got a ways to go until we’re feeling 100%. Thank you for all you have done. Here's a starter for a quick note. It works if your son has been especially thoughtful and caring while you and your spouse are recovering from an illness. » MORE You need more than a will. Start here. How to Say Thank You for Your Support’ After a Loss or Tragedy When responding to condolences be as honest with your feelings as you feel necessary. Your grief is personal, so it's essential to feel free enough to speak your truth. 6. My family and I want to send out heartfelt thanks for your support during our time of grief. Losing our family members has been hard on all of us but knowing that you were there for us has helped us through this challenging time. If you’re sending thank you cards after a funeral to those who supported your family, or offered their sympathies in any capacity, then this will work as a beginning template. 7. Dear Neighbor, we want to tell you just how grateful we are for you helping us to take care of the garbage cans. Please let us know how we can return the favors. When you share a fence with someone, they get to know your habits. This will work for that neighbor who is observant without being nosy—and is just trying to help out. 8. Darling, thank you for understanding how lost I get in my thoughts these days. Just know that I really love you and care about every part of you, and I am sorry about how I have been drifting off lately. You’ve been so supportive. There are times when you can’t help how your brain deals with grief or loss. One second you are present, and the next you are lost in memories. 9. Darling, after my parents died, there was no way I could’ve driven those long hours on the road, so thank you for letting me sit and be silent while you managed all of it. A message like this will work if tragedy struck and you were in a hurry to get back home but had to drive. 10. Friend, losing my pup has felt like my world crumbled and nothing will ever be the same. I’m so grateful for the friendship you’ve shown me during this time. Losing your pup or another pet can make you feel like your whole world has been shattered. How to Say Thank You for Your Support’ After Another Difficult Time You’re lucky to have loved ones in your life who will stick by you when you move to another state, are quarantined due to COVID-19, or make some life-altering changes 11. Friend, there’s one thing I know for sure… I can always count on you to get me through whatever life throws at me. Thank you so much. For those of you who have a friend who never lets you down, let them know how much you appreciate all they do. 12. Darling, I never want to move again! I don’t know how we did this at our age, but I am so grateful for your strength. Moving is one of the most stressful events you’ll ever go through, so you should acknowledge accomplishing it together. 13. Darling, you are my world, the love of my life, the sun in my morning, the moon of my night. I could never have done this without you, but I never want to be quarantined with you again. COVID-19 has created realities for many of us that we’ve never seen before. Surviving it with a partner in close quarters day in and day out is a feat. 14. Child, I’ve learned a lot more about you in these last few months than ever before. You've grown to be an incredible human being, and I’m so grateful you handled all of this with grace. If your child spent the last quarter of their senior year of high school locked down in quarantine with you, chances are you’ve had more conversation now than throughout all of their teenage years. 15. Mom and Dad, I am so glad that I have parents like you in my life who have accepted me throughout all of my stages and transitions in life. This message will work for anything that your parents have supported you through, including relationships, beliefs, and expressions of authentic living. How to Say Thank You for Your Support’ in a Work Setting Not all support comes from friends and family. Sometimes our coworkers deserve to be recognized as well. 16. Dear Coworker, Thanks for all the help lately. Now that I am feeling better, I can start repaying all of your kindness. Going to work when you don't feel well or are having a tough time at home is hard, but having an understanding coworker can help you get through it. 17. Dear Coworkers, Thank you for understanding that I needed to leave to be with my family. I know you were short-handed and had to do my work while I was gone. When you work with a team and tragedy strikes, your coworkers almost always have to pick up the slack. 18. Old Coworker, I never realized how much a pain I was at work until I left my job. Thank you for tolerating my madness all these years. If you were working a job you despised for years and finally decided to leave, you may look back and realize how miserable you were making those around you, too. 19. Coworker, you were a rock during our last product push. Thanks for helping us all get through this. When one coworker steps up to help the whole team navigate work stress, it can make all the difference in the world. 20. Coworker, all of the stress lately has been getting to me. Thanks for letting me blow off some steam. This is a great way to thank the one person you know you can trust at work not to judge you for being human. » MORE Are you preparing for the loss of a loved one? Get support now. Thank You for Your Support’ Quotes to Share Use these gratitude quotes for those moments that require more than a simple “thank you.” 21. Darling, In case I forget to tell you when this is over, I just want you to know how much I needed you and how grateful I was that you were there for me. When you recognize the calm before the storm, send out preemptive words of gratitude so your partner also has reciprocated support to get them through the drama or struggle, too. 22. Friend, You’ve always got my back, and I’ll always have yours. Use this quote for the friends and family who need to hear that their effort is not only appreciated but that you will one day return the favor. 23. Darling, You’ve never let me down, and I know I can always count on you. This quote works for those people who can keep a steady stride when the world seems to crumble around you. 24. Best Friend, You’ve shown me how to be a better friend. Sometimes gratitude in the shape of a compliment is the perfect way to express your overall feelings for a friend. 25. Friend, When you asked me what I was doing to discover joy these days, you lit a fire. But that’s something you always do – you always try to connect with me on a level that changes my course for the better. Let your friend know that you take notice of the moments that they lend you support – but in unconventional ways. 26. I am grateful for your wisdom and guidance, because your words get me through the tough moments in life. Latent support or support that seems to layer itself over time comes in the form of a good teacher, as not all support ends when a sentence does. Thank You for Your Support’ Messages for an Email or Text Type a short “thank you” for text messages and write a longer “thank you” for emails. 27. Thank you! Thank you! Your support made all the difference in the world. Here’s a quick text for those supporters who gave you that much needed push to keep going. Add a suitable emoji if you feel it’s relevant or the right audience to do so. 28. You made my week! Sending you a cyber hug! If you’re going to be thinking about how grateful you are to have such a lovely friend for more than a single day, week, month, or year, then send them a text to let them know. 29. I am so grateful for you. This quote is simple, opening the text conversation to say more after you get a response, and it’s just generally a pleasant thing to read from someone on its own. 30. Hi Friend, I just wanted to drop you a quick email to tell you how awesome you are – and just how much your support has meant to me lately. I really appreciate you. Thank you. For an email, this quote hits all the marks with a compliment, a recognition of their support, and a few words of gratitude. Change it up to meet your needs as you will. 31. Hello Darling, I hope you find this email in the middle of your morning and you think about me as much as I think about you. Just wanted to say that I am so grateful to be married, because you’re perfect in every way. Your partner may have a busy morning of catching up on work emails, so this one could be the perfect relief to all the stress ahead in the day. Thank You for Your Support’ Messages for Volunteers or Help on a Project Here are a few quotes you can use, starting in the monthly newsletter. In addition, we’ve included some announcement options for the annual appreciation party, celebrating those people who help your nonprofit shine. 32. Thank you to all of our volunteers! We can’t do this without you! If you’ve got a message board at the office, tape up this quote for all of your volunteers to read as they enter and leave the building. 33. We LOVE our volunteers! Start your email with this heading and then let your volunteers know exactly who’s doing what and why that’s important to the mission. 34. We’re inspired by you! If you’re sending an email to the volunteer crew, use this quote in the subject line or as the header. 35. We’re celebrating National Volunteer Month with a Party! If your nonprofit doesn’t already have a budget for a fun gathering to celebrate your volunteer staff, then create one today! 36. Our volunteers are vital to the success of our mission. Join us as we honor them during National Volunteer Week! No matter what kind of event you’re planning, this is one great way to entitle the flyers. 37. Each year we grow – Stronger - Braver – and MORE Effective because of our amazing crew of volunteers. We are so grateful for each and every one of you. Use this quote in the footer of every newsletter you send out to registrants. Short Thank You for Your Support’ Messages When messages are short, amazing friends and loved ones can read through the lines and fill in the blanks. 38. Friend or Neighbor, You are amazing. Thank you! For those times when a few words are just enough, choose the best adjective to describe them. 39. Darling, I’d still be so broken without you. Use this sentence when you need to say a great deal with just a few words. 40. Darling, I appreciate all you are and all you do. We need those quick phrases that sum up our time with someone we love in relationships. 41. Best Friend, I will never forget what you’ve done for me. Some words of gratitude share an entire history in one moment. 42. Best Friend, I appreciate you and your brownies. Whether brownies pasta or wine, your friend will know exactly what you mean. 43. Darling, You made all my days brighter. That special someone can turn any dark day bright and any bad day better. 44. Dearest Friend, Words fail me, but thank you for who you are. You don’t always need adjectives and nouns to say what you’re feeling – sometimes, this phrase will enunciate the feeling for you. 45. Best Friend, I really lost myself there for a minute – thank you for finding me. There are times and pandemics when we lose ourselves to the chaos and need someone to help us back to the surface. Saying Thank You With Grace As easy as it is to feel gratitude, sometimes it feels like the biggest hurdle letting others know how you feel. Hopefully, one of the expressions above has helped you figure out the best way to say “thanks.” It’s important to show gratitude in your day-to-day life. Psychological studies show that expressing gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions. Jump ahead to these sections How to Say Thanks for Your Help’ to Close Friends and Family Thanks for Your Help’ Messages for an Email Short Thank You for All of Your Help’ Text Messages Ideas Expressing gratitude can help you strengthen relationships and better face adversity. It can even improve your health. There are many ways to show gratitude. Here, we delve into some of them. How to Say Thanks for Your Help’ to Close Friends and Family When you try to thank friends and family members for their help, they may try to wave it off. After all, friends and family are supposed to help, right? But it’s still important to show them some gratitude. Here are some messages and actions they’ll appreciate. 1. “I’ve always had a really hard time asking for help. I appreciate so much that you recognize when I’m struggling and ask how you can support me. You’re a really amazing friend.” Some people don’t know how to ask for help. Because of this, they may wind up floundering personally or professionally. If you’re lucky enough to have a friend who sees when you need help and steps up for you, it’s worthy of appreciation. 2. “Now that I’m a parent, I really understand what a difficult job it is. Thank you for being such an amazing dad. I’m grateful to have you in my life.” Sometimes something happens in life that gives you a new perspective. You may realize you owe someone gratitude for acts that happened long ago. It’s never too late to reach out and say thank you. 3. “Thank you for all your support over the past few weeks. Losing my mom has been so hard. You really stepped up by taking care of the house and the kids. Thanks for giving me the space I needed.” Your spouse or partner is your teammate in life. Ideally, there is an equitable division of labor between partners. But sometimes, one has to take on more responsibility for some time. If your partner is lending you their support, be sure to thank them. 4. Write a thank you note This gesture may seem kind of obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning. A thank you note note is a classic gesture of gratitude for good reason. It’s more tangible than a verbal thank you. It shows you’re appreciative enough to make an extra effort. If the note’s recipient is the sentimental type, they may even want to hold onto it to revisit in the future. 5. Give them a special gift When friends and family members help us out, they usually don’t expect anything in return. In fact, if you make gestures to compensate them, they may refuse. In that case, you can always get a special gift for them. I t doesn’t have to be expensive. You could even give them something homemade. As long as the gift is thoughtful and from the heart, it will make for a nice gesture. 6. Share the contents of your gratitude journal A gratitude journal is pretty much exactly what it sounds like. It’s a diary that you write in daily to commemorate all the big and small things you’re thankful for. If you notice you’re constantly writing about the actions of a particular friend or family member, let them know you appreciate them. Show them pages from your journal. This kind of tangible act will help them realize just how much you value them. Thanks for Your Help’ Messages for an Email Email helps us keep in touch with friends and family all over the world. It is also a fast way to communicate a message to a colleague. If you want to send someone a formal thank you but you’d like it to get to them quickly, an email is a great format to use. 7. “Harvey Firestone once said, The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership.’ That quote really resonates with me. I owe so much of my career to your mentorship. Thank you for taking me under your wing and helping me grow in my profession.” If you have a boss or mentor that has helped you professionally, a thank you email is a lovely gesture. Incorporating famous thank you quotes can help your email feel more polished. 8 “I’m writing to thank you for taking the time to interview me today. It was interesting getting to see the company culture up close. I would be proud to work for an organization like yours.” There are many occasions where sending a thank you email is the right thing to do for your career. One example is sending a thank you after a job interview—that does more than just show your gratitude—it demonstrates a certain level of professionalism and initiative. Even if you don’t get the position you applied for, you may end up with some good networking opportunities as a result. 9. “I just wanted to send a personal email thanking you for our conversation yesterday. It meant a great deal to me that you would take time out of your schedule to give me advice. I look up to you and really value your perspective.” Sometimes just a simple conversation can mean so much. When people invest their time in us, it can be a meaningful and profound experience. It’s just as worthy of a thank you as a more tangible gift. 10. “Thank you so much for taking time out of your schedule to volunteer for our cause. Thanks to the participation of our volunteers, we were able to achieve our goals.” There are many reasons why you might need to recruit volunteers. You could be staging a fundraiser for cancer research. You could be organizing a beach cleanup. You could be putting together a benefit for a school or charity. Sending a thank you email to everyone who helped you is more formal than a verbal thank you. It’s also more efficient than hand-writing and sending out thank you cards to everyone who pitched in. Short Thank You for All of Your Help’ Text Messages Ideas Cell phones are a funny thing. Millions of people have access to their phone 24/7. But a lot of people don’t like to actually talk on them. If you’re someone who avoids phone calls at all costs, you can always send a quick thank you text. Just keep in mind that a text message is a more casual form of communication. For a more formal thank you, you may want to opt for another medium. 11. “Thanks for studying with me this semester. I highly doubt that I would have passed the class without your expertise. I honestly learned more from you than I did from the instructor. Let me treat you to lunch sometime?” If you’re a high school or college student, a text message is a great way to express your gratitude to a peer. It’s a quick and easy method of communication. You can also make a more concrete offer of gratitude in your text. 12. “Thank you for dropping off casseroles for me. It’s been a challenging week here. Kind gestures like yours are getting us through it.” If you’re dealing with death or tragedy, preparing food is probably the last thing on your mind. Luckily, friends and neighbors often step up to help out. You may not be up for composing a long email or making a quick phone call. A quick thank you text enables you to show your gratitude with minimal emotional effort. 13. “Thank you for offering to drive me to my surgery. My husband was able to take the day off, so we have it covered. But I really appreciate your willingness to help out.” Sometimes people make an offer of help that you don’t end up needing. It’s still nice to thank them for their consideration, though. A text is a great way to thank someone for being willing to help even if you don’t need it. 14. “I just wanted to send this text to let you know I’m grateful to have you in my life.” Often we have a concrete reason for wanting to thank someone. But sometimes we’re just happy that a person exists and is in our life. A brief text thanking someone for being a good friend is a sweet gesture. Express Gratitude Sincerely Through Both Words and Actions Mr. Rogers famously said that in times of crisis we need to “look for the helpers”. But helpers don’t just show up when there’s a crisis. They’re there with us every day. When friends, family members, or colleagues show up for you be sure to express your gratitude. You can thank people verbally, by email, or via text. You can even pen a classic thank you note. Whatever medium you choose, people will appreciate knowing that you’re thankful. Sources “Giving Thanks Can Make You Happier.” Harvard Health Publishing, 24 September 2019,

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