Teen Health, Course 1

Introduction

Letting people know you appreciate them is a good way to build friendships and help others feel good about themselves.  There are many ways to do this.  Some people prefer gifts, while others would like a hug or a letter.  On the Web site below you will learn what showing appreciation can do for others, and a variety of ways to express it.

Link to explore: The Art of Appreciation Web site:  http://www.wvu.edu/~exten/infores/pubs/fypubs/wlg349.pdf

Directions

• Start at the “Art of Appreciation” Web site.
• Read about why it is so important to express appreciation and some creative ways you can show you appreciate someone.
• When you finish reading, answer the questions below.
• Finally, using the suggestions from the Web site, make plans to show three people in your life how much you appreciate them.

Questions

1			Why do human beings need to be appreciated?
2			Is the following statement true or false? All people like to receive the same kind of recognition.
3			List four examples of how you can show appreciation.
4			List three positive results of showing appreciation.