This list of gratitudes is brought to you by “Some of Shawn’s favorite words and phrases.”
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“Thanks.” One of the easiest ways to express gratitude that makes everyone’s day brighter.
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“I don’t know.” Perhaps one of the most underused phrases in America these days. Everyone’s got their opinions, everyone’s got their beliefs, but those are subjective. Are you really, really super-duper sure that your opinion is an absolute, objective fact? (Then again, now that summer break is over, students might want to keep this phrase underused or their grades could suffer…)
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“Please.” Politeness can go a long way when you need something from somebody.
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The F-bomb. Some people say its capacity for death and destruction lies somewhere between the A-bomb and the H-bomb. I say “FUUUUUUUU–“
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“I love you.” Do you have loved ones? Then tell them. And tell them again. Make sure they never forget. “I love you.”
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“That’s what she said.” Wait… you’re done? You can’t be done. You couldn’t think of a better way to finish? It can’t be that hard…