thank yous

Words of gratitude

Thank yous is the plural of thank you used as a noun—expressions of gratitude: She sent thank yous to everyone who helped.

The hyphenated form thank-yous is also common.

A thank-you can be a note, a gift, or simply spoken words acknowledging someone's kindness: After the wedding, we spent a week writing thank yous.

Categories

chitchatsmall talk, banter, chitchat, chatter, chat
social exchangesgreetings, farewells, handshakes, welcomes, goodbyes
workplace etiquetteemail etiquette, punctuality, handshakes, greetings, introductions
program insertsliner notes, program notes, tracklist, track listing, cast list
giftsgift, gifts, present, presents, gift boxes
etiquettemanners, politeness, etiquette, table manners, courtesy

Opposites

expressed sentiment

Expressions of discontent

social reciprocity

thank yousdemands

Forceful requests or requirements

interpersonal speech act

thank yousblame

Assign responsibility for wrongdoing

Family

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Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G