Don't let the sun go down without saying thank you to someone, and without admitting to yourself that absolutely no one gets this far alone – Stephen King

Hello, Mastiners! Do you still remember about three magic words? One of them is “thank you”.

Sometimes, saying “thank you” is not as easy as turning the palm of our hands, but it can mean everything. Being thankful can bring a lot of benefits for us and the people around us. It’s not only used to say gratitude, but also build positive vibes and good relationships with others.

On the daily basis, we may often show our gratitude to others. It can be for someone who helps us, someone who lends us something, someone who gives us something, or many more. With all those reasons, do you still stuck with the phrase “thank you”?

Below are 10 other ways that can be your references to show your gratitude.

Let’s check them out!

1. I’m so grateful

Thank you is a magic word to say our gratitude. So, we can replace it by saying that we are grateful for something. For examples: a. I’m so grateful for your help. b. I’m so grateful for your suggestion.

2. I owe you one

Another way to say our gratitude is by telling that we will repay their kindness. “I owe you one” or in Indonesia we can say “Aku berhutang budi padamu” can be an alternative for you. For examples: a. I owe you one. I’d be in a lot of trouble if you weren’t on time. b. You’ve helped me a lot. I owe you one.

3. Please accept my deepest gratitude

This way is suitable for you to say “thank you” in a more formal way. For examples: a. Please accept my deepest gratitude for your kindness. b. Your contributions mean a lot to this company. Please accept my deepest gratitude.

4. It’s such a blessing

This is to express that you are really grateful for something. For examples: a. It’s such a blessing that you’ve been here. b. It’s such a blessing to be on your team.

5. It means the world to me

This is to show that your help, utterances, or kindness is absolutely important for them. For examples: a. Your help means the world to me. b. Your kindness means the world to me.

6. Thanks for having my back

Sometimes, there is someone who gives you a lot of support when you really need it. This is the way you say “thank you” to them. For examples: a. It might be the worst day for me. Thanks for having my back.

7. I’m glad I have you in my corner

When there is someone who is always by your side when you need support, you can say this to him/her. For examples: a. I’m glad I have you in my corner. You’re the one who has always been a good listener for me.

8. I appreciate your thoughtfulness

This is another way to replace the word “thank you” if you find a person who always takes care of you. For examples: a. You’ve accompanied me for many hours. I appreciate your thoughtfulness.

9. Thanks in advance

This is used to say thank you to someone who will help you. In Indonesian, we usually called it “terima kasih sebelumnya”. For examples: a. I hear that you will sing in my birthday party, thanks in advance.

10. Thanks a million

This is another way to say “thank you very much”. You can use it when someone does a favor for you. For examples: a. You really help me. Thanks a million. b. Thanks a million. You make my day better.

Mastiners, those are 10 ways that can be used to say our gratitude. So, which one is your favorite?

If you didn’t say thank you to yourself today or to someone who has made your day yet, now let’s go on!

References: https://www.grammarly.com/blog/thank-you-so-much/ https://www.thesaurus.com/e/ways-to-say/thank-you-phrases/

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