November 23, 2009

Thanks-The Same in Any Language

This week in the US we celebrate our traditional Thanksgiving holiday. But clearly, saying "Thank You" is a universal expression found in different languages and cultures around the world. As you join with family and friends this week to give thanks, recognize that although we are different in many ways, separated by language, customs, geography, history and culture we are connected by the universal need to give thanks, to express our gratitude for blessings large and small. No matter what the language, thanksgiving comes from the heart. Enjoy the beauty of each of the following expressions of "thank you" and reflect on these words from teacher Meister Eckhart: "If the only prayer you ever said was 'thank you,' it would be enough."

English: Thank You
Spanish: gracias
Afrikans: gankee
Arabic: shukran
Chinese, Cantanese: do jeh
Chinese, Mandarin: xie xie
Danish: tak
Finish: kiitos
French: merci
German: danke
Greek: efharisto
Hawaiian: mahalo
Hebrew: toda
Hindi: sukria
Italia: grazie
Japanese: arigato
Korean: kamsa hamnida
Norwegian: takk
Philippines-Tagalog: salamat po
Portuguese: obrigado
Russian: spasibo
Swedish: tack
Vietnamese: camo

Happy Thanksgiving!

"Be who you are...do what you can do...choose your greatness over your fear!"
Betty Mahalik, Professional Certified Coach Dynamic Solutions Coaching & Training bettym@dynamic-coaching.com www.dynamic-coaching.com	Dynamic Solutions 5240 Mustang St. Las Vegas, NV 89130 tel: 702 658-4425 fax: 702 658-5802 mobile: 702 443-0175
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