No Matter How You Say It: Gratitude
Word Origin
Gratefulness has its roots in the latin words gratus meaning “pleasing” and the verb facere which means “to make or do” to create the word gratificus – “doing a kindness”. Can you see how being grateful is the kind way to be?
Sign Language
This link explains the difference between the English practice of “You’re Welcome” and how it is handled in ASL.
Can you see how much the heart is connected to these signs?
Gratitude Idioms
Be appreciative
Be blessed
Be content
Be full of gratitude
Be humble
Be kind to others
Be like a wellspring of generosity
Be on cloud nine
Be optimistic
Be over the moon
Be thankful for small favors
Blessing in disguise
Count your blessings
Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth
Express your gratitude
Feel grateful
Give back
Give credit where credit is due
Have a grateful heart
Have a heart full of sunshine
Have a positive outlook
Make the world a better place
Mixed blessing
Owe a debt of gratitude
Pay it forward
Say thank you
Send a gift
Thank your lucky stars
Write a thank-you note
In Other Words
Gratefulness
Appreciation
Thankfulness
Indebtedness
Obligation
Acknowledgement
