Appreciation Expressions
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Generic Appreciation:
Teacher: Good job!
Wendell: You too. Good job!
Teacher: Take a break.
Wendell: Thanks.
*Although the conversation is accurate, the dialogue comes across as generic and mundane.
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I frequently hear, "Good job!" when I work with local teachers.
Whenever I hear the expression, "Good job!" I think to myself:
Thanks for the appreciation, but what was the "Good job!"?
Why give such a generic compliment?
I don't want to waste my time on this conversation.
It's not a worthwhile conversation.
How do you appreciate someone when they do a great job?
— Instead, try using one of the expressions below ↓ to show personal, specific appreciation to your global partners. —
Do you say something generic like "Good job!" or something more specific?
Specific Appreciation Expressions
It was very kind of you to …
It was very kind of you to give the students more time.
It was very kind of you to buy us dinner. Thank you so much!
Thank you for helping me out …
Thank you for helping me out when you explained how to do the project in detail.
Thank you for helping me out as you advised me to hire a new Human Resources Director.
Thank you for listening …
Thank you for listening to me when I had a problem with the project.
Thank you for listening when we had a big issue with our suppliers.
Thank you for your advice ...
Thank you for your advice on my English communication.
Thank you for your guidance in solving the conflict with my coworkers.
Thank you for joining us.
Thank you for joining us at today's event.
Thank you for joining us for dinner. I truly appreciate it.
It was very kind of you to …
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Specific Appreciation:
Teacher: Good job, Wendell! It was very kind of you to give the students more time on their homework assignment.
Wendell: Thank you for the kind words. I truly appreciate it.
Teacher: You're welcome.
*Specific appreciation may be remembered for a long time and have a lasting effect.
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Thank you for your advice ...
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Specific Appreciation:
Teacher: Great job, Wendell! Also, thank you for your advice on my English communication. I genuinely appreciate it.
Wendell: Of course. You're welcome. And thank you for the kind words.
Teacher: No problem.
*Specific appreciation may last a long time and leave a lasting impression.
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