Like myself, I am sure most of the people I know grew up knowing we were supposed to say, “thank you,” when someone gave us something or did something for us. I can even remember some of those early lessons from my parents as they schooled me on the necessity of expressing thanks. We probably learn it as a social nicety before we learn the real meaning of the expression. So many times during my younger days, I recall my parents questioning me, “did you say thanks?” I am not complaining about that lesson in life. I think it is a good one and, in turn, I tried to instill it in my two girls. I am sure I sounded just like my own day when I would ask, “did you say thanks!” Perhaps they found me as annoying as I found my dad with that ever-recurring question. But that is ok. I wanted them to learn to be grateful. At some point in our lives, we begin to figure it out for ourselves. When we are gifted, it is appropriate to express thanks. In fact, not only is it appropriate, but it