Name: Remember to say thank you
Uploaded: 2008-09-24T01:00:00Z
Duration: 3 min 15 s
Description: In this deceptively simple 3-minute talk, Dr. Laura Trice muses on the power of the magic words "thank you" -- to deepen a friendship, to repair a bond, to make sure another person knows what they mean to you. Try it.

Laura Trice: Remember to say thank you

Remember to say thank you

In this deceptively simple 3-minute talk, Dr. Laura Trice muses on the power of the magic words "thank you" -- to deepen a friendship, to repair a bond, to make sure another person knows what they mean to you. Try it.

Simple words of gratitude and praise, when offered sincerely, can repair wounds that silence leaves behind. One man spent his life longing to hear his father say he was proud, only to discover those words were shared with others but never with him. Many people struggle to ask for the recognition they crave, fearing vulnerability or rejection. Bringing specific, genuine appreciation into everyday conversations strengthens bonds at home and beyond.