Your "Thank You" doesn't have to be given in English.Consider adding to the fun by expressing your thanks in a foreign language. For example:<ul><li>French - merci</li><li>Spanish - gracias</li><li>Hawaiian - mahalo</li><li>German - danke</li><li>Norwegian - takk</li><li>Finnish - kiitos</li><li>Italian - grazie</li><li>Japanese - arigato</li><li>Tagalog (Philippines) - salamat po</li><li>Russian - spasibo</li><li>Portuguese - obrigado</li></ul>

4. Say Thanks in a Foreign Language

Thank You - an expression of gratitude used to show appreciation for something.<ul><li>Part of Speech: Interjection</li><li>Sentence Example: Thank you for helping me on the committee.</li></ul>Thank You - an act or expression of gratitude<ul><li>Part of Speech: Noun</li><li>Sentence Example: He gave her a dozen roses as a thank you.</li></ul>Whether you want to say "Thanks," "Thank You" or "Gracias," you can express the sentiment with a gift, in words, or with a note or card.

Say Thanks to Show Gratitude

Finding a note when you don't expect it, can be a fun surprise.<ul><li>A simple "Thank You" attached to the fridge for a family member to see or attached to a co-workers' computer screen can express your thanks and give the other person a smile.</li></ul>Did your teacher recommend you for a special award? <ul><li>Say "Thanks" with a note attached to their coffee mug. </li><li>Did your teacher encourage you to succeed? Explain the specifics of your appreciation to the teacher with a short note such as "Thanks for giving me confidence in myself."</li></ul>

2. Say Thanks with a Surprise Note

Sometimes a simple gift is a perfect way to say "Thanks." The gift doesn't have to be expensive.<ul><li>Consider homemade cookies, or a simple bouquet of flowers as ways to show your gratitude.</li><li>Your gift can also be something you do for the other person such as mowing their lawn or taking them to the local ice cream parlor.</li></ul>

1. Say Thanks with a Gift

An unexpected banner or sign that expresses your gratitude is a fun way to say "Thanks."<ul><li>The sign can be any size and can be hand lettered or professionally printed. You can choose to put up a banner written with chalk on their garage door or have a sign maker create a printed banner or sign to be placed in the front of their house. Either way, you will surprise them and they will feel your gratitude.</li></ul>What you say on the sign is up to you:<ul><li>You don't have to specify exactly what they did. </li><li>The key is to surprise them with seeing your gratitude expressed in a public way.</li></ul>

3. Say Thanks with a Banner or Sign

Sometimes your "Thank You" begs for a little more explanation than you could give on a brief note or banner. This is when you need to write a letter or card.<ul><li>Be sure to customize the card by mentioning what they gave you and how you will use it. </li><li>If someone was particularly thoughtful or kind, be sure to mention specifically what it is they did or gave you. If you enjoyed spending time with them, recap a particularly fun part of the trip.</li></ul>Regardless of whether you say "Thanks" with a gift, a card, or a banner, the important thing to remember is to give your thanks quickly and with sincerity.

5. Say Thanks with a Letter or Card

Thank You - an expression of gratitude used to show appreciation for something.Part of Speech: InterjectionSentence Example: Thank you for helping me on the committee.Thank You - an act or expression of gratitudePart of Speech: NounSentence Example: He...