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Thanksgiving Day comes once a year in the U.S., but every
day there are people in our lives who deserve our thanks. Sometimes a simple,
“Thank you” is appropriate, and other times, it is more thoughtful to be
creative in expressing appreciation. Here are some suggestions you may find
helpful as you think of people at home, at work, and in the community.
1. When you say "Thank you" tell the person specifically
what it is you appreciate and why you appreciate it. “Thank you for going to the
Post Office for me. It saved me a lot of time.”
2. Send an e-mail note or an online greeting card.
3. Send a hand-written thank you note. These are
noteworthy because so few of us take time to write and mail them.
4. Place an unexpected phone call just to say "Thank you."
Connecting verbally adds warmth to your appreciation even if you reach voice
mail.
5. Present a small certificate. Half-page certificates
take up less space if displayed and are as meaningful as full sized
certificates. They tend to draw attention because they are different.
6. Give a single flower from your garden, flowerpot, or
florist, with a verbal “Thank you” or a note.
7. Put a candy bar or piece of fruit on the desk of the
person to be thanked, with or without a note. (Be sure the person is not on
vacation!)
8. Bake some cookies. This is especially effective when men
bake and present a few cookies in thanksgiving.
9. Say something nice about the recipient of your thanks
when he or she can overhear you. This is especially powerful in a business
setting.
10. For special occasions, present a US flag that has
flown over the Capitol. It is a unique, reasonably priced item which few people
own. A certificate of authenticity is provided in honor of any special occasion
you designate. Call your congressman's office and ask for it. If you don't have
a local contact, call 202 224-3121 and ask for your congressman or congresswoman
by name. When you reach that person's office, ask to purchase a flag. They'll
know what to do!
© 2006 Jo Condrill
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