What Americans can learn from other cultures about the language of gratitude

  • Written by: Jeremy David Engels, Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences, Penn State
What Americans can learn from other cultures about the language of gratitudeA family holds hands and prays before a Thanksgiving meal. skynesher/E+ via Getty Images

Families and friends traditionally gather to express gratitude during this time of year. Many also participate in acts of service and charity as a way of giving back to their local communities.

As communication scholarswho study intercultural communication, we...

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