Video: How to Say Thank You

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Published: May 22, 2010

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(12) Anonymous, May 26, 2010 9:04 PM

Expressing Thanks

Say thank-you, then elaborate. Two weeks ago a relative wrote me a letter asking me if I want this piece of furniture that's been in the family for awhile. I wrote her in return accepting her offer. I thanked her for it in advance, and went on how this piece of furniture will help me in organizing my closets and space. Also in detail what a wonderful person she is. Letting her know her thoughtfulness was more than a piece of furniture. I didn't have to have what she was offering, however I didn't want her to miss out on a blessing in giving so I accepted her generosity. Another relative went out of town today to pick it up. Another thank-you in store. I have a bucket of cookies, and dinner to go waiting for them.

(11) Anonymous, May 25, 2010 9:40 PM

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU Awsome video ;)

(10) saro campisi pinto, May 24, 2010 8:12 AM

Hello Tzvi, you know what! I was in a office in Ramat Negev, and I just finished coffee number 5, and I clicked on this video, and my attention was captured for two minutes, and I find myself smiling in front of this computer, and I started to think about my girlfriend and the great humus she cooked for me and and perhaps I haven't said thank you enough so that I will go through the all cooking experience with her and if it happens to you to pass by Sede Boker (Negev) do not hesitate to stop by for some spaghetti (original recipe from my mother:)

(9) Tzvi Lewis, May 24, 2010 4:32 AM

We Want More Harmonica!!

Where's the harmonica? We liked the harmonica intro last time.

(8) Sura Gitel, May 24, 2010 2:28 AM

yeah man, thanks

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! THAT WAS AWESOME!! AHHHH. Kidding :) What about buying the person dinner? Or even helping them out with a favour next time? I feel like if someone is giving something to you, you have to try to give to them as well- sort of like paying it forward :)

(7) Amy, May 23, 2010 11:45 PM

I love this clip.

Great insight into Hakatrat Hatov when there are not enough words to express how to say thank you.

(6) lisa, May 23, 2010 8:03 PM

you got..so why not give....

well your half right..you can also say..hey, why not come over for dinner.....or hey, I know you like this type of music.here's their newest CD......I little gift is also nice!!!! It shows them that you also went out of your way!!

(5) Anonymous, May 23, 2010 7:29 PM

Great video

Tzvi has great wisdom and he is fun.

(4) Anonymous, May 23, 2010 6:06 PM

Terrific !!

(3) Suzette Cohen, May 23, 2010 4:32 PM

Calm Down!

My goodness, CALM DOWN Tzvi ! You can get the point across with much less drama.

(2) tobywil, May 23, 2010 3:50 PM

my mother z"l always said you don't thank for the,mitzva

nu, so who is right , you or my mom???? she said because if you thank the person for the mitzva they did, then the mitzva is taken away, please explain, she is no longer here for me to ask

(1) Iris Moskovitz, May 23, 2010 1:25 PM

Great insight.

Thank you for sharing such a brilliant insight on this topic of Hakoras Hatov, gratitude

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Tzvi Gluckin lectures extensively on a wide range of Jewish related topics. He is the author of four books including: Everything You Want Is Really Jewish, Discover This, and Knee Deep in the Funk: Understanding the Connection Between Spirituality and Music. He served in the Israeli Army, holds a B.M. in Jazz Studies from the New England Conservatory of Music, and is currently the director of Vechulai, an innovative Jewish think tank in Boston. For more information, visit his website at gluckin.com/.

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