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Paige Smith 9/13/2012 ECI 430 Andrew’s Chapter 6 Activity
 * __Exploration: __****Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! **
 * __Directions: __** How would you say “thank you” in these situations?

The best factors that determine the best way I say “thank you” is the situation and the person. If they situation is very exciting then it is okay to say it more than once. If it is a serious situation then one time is enough. Depending upon the person, you should know what their reactions will be to certain situations. You would not say “thank you” three times or more to an elderly person for giving you $5. People and situations effect how we use language. Different people react differently to situations and to what is said. You would not say something to you grandmother that you would say to your best friend. It all depends on the context and what is being said as well. We do pay a price when we ignore appropriateness. People can get the wrong idea about you if you say something odd. Also they can judge on the way you talk. Some may believe you are not educated if you talk “slang.” Using language the correct way can make people believe you are intelligent and understand how to communicate.
 * 1) A police officer giving you a warning ticket. I would tell the police officer “thank you” one time because would not want him to think I was expecting to get a warning. Also he is a professional and I think one “thank you” shows respect.
 * 2) Elderly relative giving you $5. I would say one “thank you” and tell them they did not have to give it to me. Saying more than one “thank you” would imply that you really needed the money and that you didn’t care it was from an elderly person.
 * 3) A child offers you gum they are chewing. I would say “thank you” once and follow with “that was sweet” or you could say thank you twice.
 * 4) A classmate just gave you a headache. I would say “thank you” once in a low tone. I would not say like the others in a happy way.
 * 5) A Santa Clause gives you a gag gift. I would smile and say “thank you” once or say “thank you” more since it was a gag gift. I could play around back towards him by repeating myself.
 * 6) To a friend who is returning your CD after 2 months. I would say “thank you” once or twice because I knew they had the CD and also be happy because I’m glad to have it back.
 * 7) To a stranger who has returned your wallet with the money still in it. I would say “thank you” at least three times because I would be overwhelmed and surprised it was returned with the money.