Why do we teach our kids to say “Thank you”? Is it simply that saying “Thank you” is part of the politeness that’s expected in our culture, and we want our kids to function well with other people when they grow up? Is the point just to recite the expected formula at the expected time? I don’t think so.
On saying 'Thank you' and meaning it
On saying 'Thank you' and meaning it
On saying 'Thank you' and meaning it
Why do we teach our kids to say “Thank you”? Is it simply that saying “Thank you” is part of the politeness that’s expected in our culture, and we want our kids to function well with other people when they grow up? Is the point just to recite the expected formula at the expected time? I don’t think so.