Thankfulness
You are working with a team on a project, and one team member helps you a lot when you don’t understand something.
How can you say thank you for their help?
Tell them thank you and let them know their help was important to you. You could also help them next time when they need help.
A coworker helps you when you don’t understand something at work.
How do you show appreciation for their help?
Say thank you and offer to help them with something when they need it.
Your project leader works hard to keep the team on track, but no one says thank you.
How can you make sure they get recognized for their work?
Say thank you to them for keeping the group organized and suggest they get recognized for their leadership.
Your boss gives you helpful feedback after you finish a project.
How do you show you are grateful for their feedback?
Say thank you to your boss and let them know how you will use their advice to improve next time.
You have learned a lot of useful skills in your program but still want to learn more.
How do you show respect for your learning journey?
Keep learning, ask questions, and work hard to improve your skills.
Your boss stays after work to explain things you didn’t understand.
How do you thank them for their extra time?
Say thank you for taking the extra time to help you. You can also try your best to use what they taught you to show you care.
A worker at your internship shows you how to do things at the job, and they always answer your questions.
How can you show appreciation for their time and help?
Tell them thank you and let them know you value what they are teaching you.
A mentor helps you learn new skills, but no one seems to notice their effort.
How can you help them get recognized for their hard work?
Mention their help in front of others, and thank them for teaching you new skills.
Your internship supervisor gives you a difficult project, but they help guide you through it.
How do you show you are grateful for their support?
Thank them for trusting you with the project and for guiding you along the way. Let them know how you’re learning from the experience.
Your supervisor shows you how to do your job well, but you haven’t thanked them yet.
How do you show respect for their help?
Thank them for teaching you and say how you will use their advice to improve your work.
You get an internship at a company and you are excited to learn new things.
How do you show you are thankful for this chance?
Thank the person who gave you the opportunity, and show you are excited to learn by asking questions and trying your best.
Your school offers help like resume writing and interview practice. You think it’s been really helpful.
How do you show you appreciate the help?
Say thank you to the people who helped you, and tell them how it helped you feel ready for a job.
You did a big project and worked hard, but your teacher hasn’t mentioned it yet.
How can you ask for recognition for your work?
Ask your teacher for feedback on the project, and politely ask if it could be highlighted as a great example.
Your school gives you helpful resources, but you haven’t used them much.
How can you show you are grateful for these resources?
Start using the resources, and thank the school for providing them. You can also share with others how useful they are.
You admire the way a coworker works and would like to follow their example.
How do you show respect for their work?
Tell them you admire how they work, and ask if they can teach you some of their skills.
You have a mentor who always helps you with school and work problems.
How do you say thank you for their help?
Send them a thank-you message or tell them how much their help means to you. You can also offer to help them with something you know how to do.
Your supervisor at your internship gives you good feedback to help you improve.
How do you show appreciation for their feedback?
Thank them for their help and let them know you will use their advice to get better at your job.
You’ve been doing a lot of good work in your internship, but your supervisor hasn’t acknowledged it yet.
How do you make sure your effort is recognized?
Ask your supervisor for feedback and ask if there’s an opportunity for your work to be shared with others or included in your performance review.
You are given extra time to finish an assignment because you are feeling stressed.
How do you show gratitude for the extra time?
Say thank you to your teacher for understanding and let them know it really helped you manage your work.
A teacher helped you learn important skills for your career. You are about to finish your training.
How do you show respect for what they’ve taught you?
Thank them for their help and let them know how much their lessons have prepared you for the future.
You feel stressed with your classes and work, but your teacher helps you make a plan to manage everything.
How can you show you are thankful for their help?
Tell them thank you for helping you. You can also let them know how their help made a difference in how you feel or how you do your work.
A classmate helps the group during a project, making sure everything gets done.
How do you show you appreciate their hard work?
Thank them for their help and say how much you value their work. You could offer to help them in return.
You have been helping your coworkers a lot, but no one really notices.
How do you make sure people see your effort?
Share what you’ve done with your coworkers, and politely mention how you helped others in the group.
Your mentor gives you advice and helps you find your path in your career.
How do you show you are grateful for their help?
Thank them and let them know how much their advice has helped you. You can also ask for more help in the future as you move forward.
You are about to start your job, and you know that many people have worked hard to get you to this point.
How do you show respect for the people who helped you along the way?
Thank those who helped you, and continue to learn and do your best to honor their efforts as you begin your career.