Caption: The Gift of Thanks
The Gift of Thanks 

The Gift of Thanks

From: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Length: 00:54:35

Cultural anthropologist Margaret Visser about her book The Gift of Thanks. Read the full description.

The_gift_of_thanks_small Most of us say "thank you" dozens of times a day, but how often do we really mean it?   And why do we feel so hurt if we're not thanked?
In this week of giving thanks, we present Margaret Visser discussing her book The Gift of Thanks. Visser discusses how and why we're taught to say thanks, how different cultures express thanks, and she offers a brief history of
gratitude. 

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Piece Description

Most of us say "thank you" dozens of times a day, but how often do we really mean it?   And why do we feel so hurt if we're not thanked?
In this week of giving thanks, we present Margaret Visser discussing her book The Gift of Thanks. Visser discusses how and why we're taught to say thanks, how different cultures express thanks, and she offers a brief history of
gratitude. 

Broadcast History

This first aired on CBC Radio in October 2008.

Musical Works

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SONG OF MY FATHER TOM STINSON INTO THE LIGHT. CUSTOM 00:00

Related Website

http://www.margaretvisser.com/