thanking

gratefulness

State of being thankful

• appreciationRecognition of worth
• indebtednessState of owing money
• heartfeltDeeply and sincerely meant

sincerity · warmth · blessing · contentment · humility · touched · moved · grateful · beholden · obliged

acknowledge

Confirm receipt or truth

• recognitionPerceiving something as known
• creditRecognition or payment deferral
• attributionAssigning origin or cause

mention · citation · nod · tribute · honor · commendation · shout-out · salute · kudos · accolade

polite

Showing good manners

• mannersCustoms of polite conduct
• respectfulShowing proper regard
• civilMinimally polite

considerate · gracious · cordial · etiquette · pleasantries · formality · decorum · propriety · well-mannered · card

grace

Effortless beauty of motion

• blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
• prayerAddress to deity
• praiseExpression of approval

worship · devotion · reverence · hymn · benediction · doxology · litany · amen · hallelujah · divine favor

return

Go back again

• repayReturn money owed
• reciprocateReturn in kind
• mutualShared between parties

exchange · respond · give back · requite · recompense · payback · pay forward · return the favor · quid pro quo · in kind

• social skillssocial skills, conversation, sharing, helping, listening
• kind actshelping, aiding, assisting, donating, sharing
• acknowledgingadmitting, crediting, accepting, confirming, recognizing
• service tasksserving, greeting, seating, booking, checking in
• celebrationsgraduation, festival, party, wedding, fireworks
• conversationlistening, talk, talking, chat, speaking