Who’s listening when you say “thank you”? It matters more than you might think

By Katya Poltorak September 2, 2026

There are many ways to say thank you.

The greeting card aisle is just the beginning. An array of Lindor truffle tins, fridge magnets, custom Hershey’s Kisses or plush “thanks a ton!” elephants can deliver the message.

There’s even a company that will print a gratitude message directly on a potato,pack it in a gold box with tinsel and mail it to that special someone.

Or — you can just say it.

Either way, your “thank you” is bound to make the recipient feel good. But have you ever thought about what it says to those watching from the sidelines?

Read more at Northeastern Global News

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