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TED2008

February 2008

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Remember to say thank you

In this deceptively simple 3-minute talk, Dr. Laura Trice muses on the power of the magic words "thank you" -- to deepen a friendship, to repair a bond, to make sure another person knows what they mean to you. Try it.

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In this deceptively simple 3-minute talk, Dr. Laura Trice muses on the power of the magic words "thank you" -- to deepen a friendship, to repair a bond, to make sure another person knows what they mean to you. Try it.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

About the speaker

Counselor, coach and baker

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Laura Trice is a counselor, life coach -- and purveyor of wholesome junk food.