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 layout: mental-model
 name: Thanking
 benefit: Increase good things happening
-summary: Sharing our thankfulness increases the likelyhood of the same action happening
+summary: Sharing our thankfulness increases the likelihood of the same action happening again.
 prerequisites:
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-#### Description
+## Description
 
-Sincere appreciation increases the likelyhood of other people doing similar actions. Wheres us receiving similar actions. 
-Also increases the overall happiness in us & around us and strengthens our relationships.
+Sincere appreciation increases the likelihood of other people repeating similar actions. It also increases the likelihood of us receiving similar actions in return.
 
-#### Practice
+Gratitude strengthens relationships. It raises overall happiness — both in us and around us.
 
-- Think of someone you interacted within the past day
-- Think of something that person did/had which you liked.
-- Message that person thanking them about it. 
-- Feel free to send this link and tell them what you're practicing.
+When appreciation is expressed genuinely and specifically, it reinforces positive behavior. People naturally move toward environments where they feel valued.
 
-#### Example-1
+## Practice
 
-Someone: Chloe
-Something I liked: Offered me to stay at her place in Korea when I visit
+- Think of someone you interacted with in the past day.
+- Think of something that person did or said that you appreciated.
+- Send them a short message thanking them for that specific thing.
+- If you want, tell them what you are practicing and share this idea with them.
 
-#### Example-2
+Keep it simple. Keep it sincere. Be specific.
 
-Someone: Siddartha
-Something I liked: Gave me a really delicious tea
+### Example-1
 
+**Someone**: Chloe
+
+**Something I liked**: Offered me to stay at her place in Korea when I visit
+
+**Sample Message**: _“Hey Chloe, I just wanted to say I really appreciated your offer to let me stay at your place in Korea. That was very generous of you.”_
+
+### Example-2
+
+**Someone**: Siddartha
+
+**Something I liked**: He gave me a really delicious tea.
+
+**Sample Message**: _“Hey Siddartha, that tea you gave me was amazing. I really enjoyed it — thank you for sharing it with me.”_
+
+### Example-3
+
+**Someone**: Mark
+
+**Something I liked**: He helped me review my presentation before an important meeting.
+
+**Sample Message**: _“Hey Mark, I really appreciate you taking the time to go through my presentation with me. Your feedback made it much better. Thank you.”_