Gratitude

Which statement is the most important to include in a summary of this article?

• Adults often tell you to write thank-you notes. Yet, how any of them actualy do that?

• Amit Kumar is an assistant professor at the University of Texas, Austin

• Most of the students sent the etter by emaik, and the researchers contacted the recipients and asked about receiving the letter

• They found that writing the letter was a positive experience for the writere and improved their mood directly afterward

What is the central idea of this article?

• Writing thank-you letters is a good idea, but many are hesitant to send them

• Many people worry about using the right words in theor thank-you notes

• studies show that small changes can make a difference in how we treat each other

• People who receive thank-you letters care more that the letter is perfect than heartfelt

Which of the following is NOT held by the writers of thank-you notes in this study?

• They didn;t think their letters woud have much impact on the recipient

• They feel positive when they are on the receiving end of these types of notes. They do not feel awkward at all

• They were worried about word choice and being articulate

• They were hesitant to send the notes

How does the author adress the letter writers' worry about ettiquette and ability to articulate their gratitude?

• By acknowledging the fears most people have but suggesting those fears are silly

• By referencing a study that says what people say and how they say it does matter

• By citing a study that says recipients concentrate more on the meaning and feelings in the letter than the exact words

• By highlighting several studies that prove the authors wrong

Who in your life deserves a thank-you note?