Thanksgiving 2013

It is again that time of the year when we in the US take a break from our busy lives to express Gratitude (and eat, shop, etc).



I grew up in Brazil and my native language is Portuguese. We say “Obrigado“, which is not my favorite expression because it equals gratitude with indebtedness. Literally, it says “I owe you something in exchange for this”.




As we shift towards a world where stronger relationships are more equal and transparent, gratitude has to be more like love and less like indebtedness.


Here is a list to say Thank You in other languages.

Happy Thanksgiving.

2 thoughts on “Thanksgiving 2013

  1. Marcio
    My father says “Grato” to practically everyone instead of saying “obrigado”. The idea is exactly what you mentioned. How can he be obliged with someone he may never see again? He expressed gratitude in the best way under the circumstances.

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