No, that won’t do. What I mean to say is, I actually, literally, appreciate you for reading this. “Actually” — and verbal boosterism in general — is everywhere these days. I spotted it most recently ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: Lately I have noticed an increase in people saying “I appreciate you” instead of “Thank you” or “I appreciate it.” I really don’t like it. I hear it fairly often from a co-worker, ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: Lately I have noticed an increase in people saying “I appreciate you” instead of “Thank you” or “I appreciate it.” I really don’t like it. I hear it fairly often from a co-worker, ...

"Be thankful for what you have, you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough." —Oprah Winfrey If we are being honest with ourselves, most of ...

“Jean, I appreciate you for proactively reaching out to our new boss to help him better understand the value our group delivers,” I said. “This transition can feel hard and sometimes even scary.” I ...

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"Be thankful for what you have, you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough." —Oprah Winfrey If we are being honest with ourselves, most of ...