Expressing gratitude for a gift on a birthday or other occasion is a special expression of feelings. Often, it is preceded by some specific good action that one person who received a gift performs for the one who gave him this gift. Gratitude is not a requirement. This is a completely voluntary desire of a person to leave a positive impression of himself and, thereby, gain favor with himself.
You can show gratitude to anyone: a work colleague, parents, child, friends or just acquaintances with whom, by the will of fate, one common activity or circumstance brought you together.
Of course, you can show gratitude to a person in several ways. The simplest one is in the form of an SMS message. You can simply write “Thank you”, adding a few more pleasant words of gratitude or wishes to the main phrase. However, if a gift was given to you by a close and dear person, then in this case it will not be possible to limit yourself to one message. In such a situation, you can add a small gift to your words of gratitude.
It does not have to be expensive: it is allowed to give something symbolic, for example, some small trifle. The main thing to remember is that your surprise should not exceed the price of the gift that was given. Otherwise, such an act may be considered by the donor as an insult, even if there was no such intent.
How to thank a man for a gift
“How to thank a man for a present?” – we asked the best famous psychologists of our time. And almost everyone said that there is no better gratitude for the giver than sincere and not false emotions. Even a simple “Thank you” or “Thank you”, said with delight and sparkle in the eyes, will greatly please the giver.
Remember that not a single gift or surprise given on your birthday, even if it is not at all clear to you, needs criticism. After all, this or that gift is a manifestation of attention, and such an act certainly deserves gratitude.
Agree, have you ever thought about how to properly thank this or that person for a gift? First of all, your gratitude should be expressed in sincere words spoken by you. You shouldn’t say that this present is too luxurious for you. And under no circumstances use the phrase beloved by many women: “Thank you, of course, but you shouldn’t have spent so much money on me, because I don’t deserve such expensive gifts!” In this case, other words would be more suitable, say:
- Appreciative phrase: “My beloved, thank you very much for your present! I really like it and it's exactly what I need right now! How did you guess?";
- “Thank you, my dear! I love you!";
- Or “Thank you! Your present is exactly what I have dreamed of for so long!”
You can also say that you did not expect such a present, but now you are confident that you will find a worthy use for it. In this case, it is very important to say words of gratitude with admiration and a smile on your face, making it clear to the donor that every little thing invariably plays a big role, especially if given from the bottom of your heart.
Common Mistakes
There are a number of mistakes that women make when expressing their gratitude verbally. They forget that a man lives in another world. And often this world does not seem as pampered and sophisticated as the female one. Thus, when expressing gratitude, it is better to give preference to words that will not deprive a man of courage, drive and masculinity. By calling him “bunny”, “sun” or “babe”, you risk losing a real man as a result of all this. Women's compliments and kind-hearted words to a man should be filled with admiration and emphasize only his real masculine qualities, for example:
- In gratitude for the gift, say easily and clearly: “Thank you, you are my best man!”;
- Show praise for his mother by pointing out what an excellent, caring and attentive son she raised. And don’t be shy to praise him among strangers. And if he hears it himself, he will be doubly pleased that you appreciate his work and care so highly. In addition, he will feel more confident, and his self-esteem will clearly increase;
- Say in front of everyone: “You are my most attentive and caring! I can’t find a better man than you!”
If you find it difficult to express your gratitude out loud, then thank the man with your excellent mood, joy and delicious dinner. You can also write him a small and sweet letter or SMS message, which will not only help convey all your gratitude and admiration, but will also leave a slight trace of understatement and add romance to your relationship. As you already understand, there are a lot of verbal methods to thank a man.
If you truly want to demonstrate to a person the fact that you are happy about his gift, then you should definitely unwrap and look at the presented gift in his personal presence. Do not hide your emotions, even if the gift causes slight amazement, surprise, or perhaps even misunderstanding. And, of course, don’t forget to say “thank you.”
A small gift in return is possible and even necessary!
If, after all of the above, you still feel uncomfortable, then you can thank the man in return with a gift, but only a small one. Alternatively, it could be a modest souvenir. You can also bravely give him a necessary and practical accessory for the car, say, an attractive keychain for car keys or a compact flash drive in the shape of a car. After such a return gift, you will feel more confident, and your wallet will not become scarce from large waste.
In most cases, it is much more difficult for women to express gratitude to a man, especially the one with whom she lives. This is because their gratitude is boundless and cannot be expressed in words or any small gifts. A man who is dear to a woman is her main support and help. He not only performs difficult physical work. A man often has to support his family, earn money and pay bills, protect his home from adversity, increase profits and provide for his beloved so that she does not need anything.
Many modern women think that the best appreciation for a gift for a man is sex. If you don’t find another method to express your gratitude, then keep in mind that then you risk falling into your own trap. It’s one thing if it’s your spouse or beloved man. True, here too you need to be aware that such “gratitude” will instill in a man a stubborn feeling of “purchase” and he will get used to this form of gratitude. Therefore, this is what he will always expect from a woman. That is why you should not develop such harmful reflexes in your beloved man, otherwise it will definitely not lead to anything good.
Appreciation is one thing, but intimacy is another!
What to do if you don’t have a relationship with a man, and you know for sure that this is not the hero of your novel? And then what? Refuse the gift and stop communicating with the person who gave the gift? Or should I close my eyes and, as they say, go all out? Remember that in both cases you will not add joy to yourself or your man. And if you refuse the gift altogether, you will most likely be upset and put the man in an awkward position. He was diligent, spent personal time and tried to do something nice, and you just refused his attention. I don’t even want to think about what will follow this situation.
However, there is still a way out. You should accept the gift and thank the man, casually saying “Thank you.” If it is difficult to get by with just this word, then you can act a little more cunningly by telling him:
- “I won’t owe you anything for your present? You gave it to me to please me?”
So, you emphasize for yourself and for him that his gift is a voluntary gesture that does not imply debts and obligations and does not carry hidden intent.
