Book 2, Question 119 · Video
Why Do We Say Please and Thank You?
Have you noticed how good it feels when someone says thank you? It makes people smile. Polite words show that you see the other person, not just the thing you want.
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Intro
Hey there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Why do we say please and thank you?
The Big Idea
Have you noticed how good it feels when someone says thank you? It makes people smile. Polite words show that you see the other person, not just the thing you want. That is a very kind way to act. Small words oil the group, like oil helping a squeaky gear turn smoothly!
You Need Something
Step one: you need something. Maybe you want a drink, a turn on the swing, or some help with homework. Everybody needs something from other people sometimes. Nobody can do everything alone.
Please Shows Respect
Step two: please shows respect. Saying please tells the other person that you value their time and feelings. It turns a demand into a friendly request. The other person gets to choose to say yes.
They Help
Step three: they help. When people are asked politely, they often feel happy to help. Polite words make working together smoother and friendlier. Nobody likes to feel ignored or bossed around.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look at how polite words work! There are four parts to the story. First, you need something. Please shows respect. Then they help. And thank you closes the loop!
Quick Facts
Quick facts! Thank you shows appreciation, and it keeps the group feeling good. Every language has some version of these words. In Spanish it is gracias, and in French it is merci. Around the world, people have found ways to say thanks. Even a tiny thank you can make someone's whole day brighter. It costs nothing, but it means a lot.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Count how many times you say thank you before dinner. Make a tally mark each time. Then look at your tally marks, and count them up. Can you find any patterns? Who do you thank most?
Outro
Please and thank you are tiny words with big power. Use them, and watch the smiles grow! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!