Please & Thank You Tool

Concept: Please and Thank You are “magic words” that make people feel good. Expressing gratitude and giving thanks are basic principles of kindness and generosity. This opens the doorway to intimacy and caring relationships. When added politely to a request, the word “please” encourages others to be helpful and kind. Saying “thank you” lets people know you value them. These simple words create warm connections with others.

Tagline: I treat others with kindness and appreciation.

Hand Gesture: Hold a pretend key and turn your wrist as if opening an imaginary lock. Please and Thank You are magic words that can act as “keys” to open up communication and make a heartfelt connection with others.

The Tool is a simple reminder that courtesy is an important part of any relationship and community.

Key ideas: thankfulness, gratitude, appreciation.

Do you think people prefer to be asked to do something, rather than ordered to do something? How many of you have younger brothers or sisters? Have you ever told them to do something like pick up your toys, and heard them say, “You’re not the boss of me”?

Sometimes, when someone asks us to do something and starts or ends their request with “please” or “thank you”, we feel they are being kind and not forcing us or bossing us around. We also may feel appreciated and respected.
The words “thank you” can show an appreciation for an action or idea, or can be simply an expression of gratitude.

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