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“I truly appreciate it” is a polite way to thank someone for their help, but is it appropriate to use in casual and professional settings? In this article, we’ll go over the meaning of this popular phrase, plus provide tons of alternatives you can use for various occasions. We’ll also explain if "I truly appreciate it" means the same thing as “I really appreciate it” so you can properly thank friends, family members, and colleagues.
This article is based on an interview with our dating and relationship coach, Maya Diamond, MA. Check out the full interview here.
Things You Should Know
- “I truly appreciate it” is a thoughtful way to thank someone for helping you.
- Use “I truly appreciate it” or “I really appreciate it” to express gratitude to friends, family members, colleagues, or anyone of higher authority in the workplace.
- Alternatively, use the phrases “I can’t thank you enough” or “You have my utmost gratitude” to express appreciation in formal and professional settings.
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References
- ↑ https://strategiesforparents.com/is-it-correct-to-say-i-really-appreciate-it/
- ↑ https://strategiesforparents.com/is-it-correct-to-say-i-really-appreciate-it/
- ↑ https://grammarhow.com/other-ways-to-say-i-truly-appreciate-it/
- ↑ https://www.inc.com/kat-boogaard/4-more-powerful-ways-to-say-thank-you.html
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-matters-most/201409/the-many-benefits-of-showing-appreciation
- ↑ https://www.inc.com/kat-boogaard/4-more-powerful-ways-to-say-thank-you.html
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-matters-most/201409/the-many-benefits-of-showing-appreciation
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier