No Matter How You Say It: Gratefulness
Word Origin
Gratefulness has its roots in the latin words gratus meaning “pleasing” and the verb facere which means “to make or do” to create the word gratificus – “doing a kindness”. Can you see how being grateful is the kind way to be?
Sign Language
You’re welcome This link explains the difference between the English practice of “You’re Welcome” and how it is handled in ASL.
Can you see how much the heart is connected to these signs?
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For other character qualities related to Gratefulness,
visit the Related Qualities page.
Gratefulness Idioms
- Be appreciative
- Be blessed
- Be content
- Be full of gratitude
- Be humble
- Be kind to others
- Be like a wellspring of generosity
- Be on cloud nine
- Be optimistic
- Be over the moon
- Be thankful for small favors
- Blessing in disguise
- Count your blessings
- Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth
- Express your gratitude
- Feel grateful
- Give back
- Give credit where credit is due
- Have a grateful heart
- Have a heart full of sunshine
- Have a positive outlook
- Make the world a better place
- Mixed blessing
- Owe a debt of gratitude
- Pay it forward
- Say thank you
- Send a gift
- Thank your lucky stars
- Write a thank-you note
In Other Languages
Spanish – agradecimiento
French – reconnaissance
German – Dankbarkeit
Italian – gratitudine
Swedish – tacksamhet
Basque – esker ona
Portugese – gratidão