Exercise 7: Tone of Thanks
Often speakers use intensifiers effectively to make their thanks sincere. Notice the stress placed on the intensifiers (e.g., hontouni, sugoi).
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When feelings of apology and thanks are combined, so are the expressions.
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Repeating the statement of gratitude makes the thanking more sincere.
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Stressing how much you enjoyed the favor you received, or how helpful it was (emphasizing the depth of gratitude) would often be effective in making your thanks sound sincere.
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As you would imagine, when someone
older in age or higher in status does you a big favor, expressions of gratitude
often come with a series of bows!
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