According to popular belief, you cannot say “thank you” to relatives and close people.
We explain where this belief comes from and how to properly thank your family and friends.
Why you can't say "thank you" to your family
Few people know that the polite word “thank you”, which has become an integral part of our everyday communication, is an abbreviation of “God bless you”.
In the old days, people said “thank you” not as a sign of gratitude, but in order to get rid of the person as quickly as possible.
This is where the sign comes from that you can’t say “thank you” to loved ones.
It is also not customary to say “thank you” at wakes and funerals.
It is believed that instead of “thank you” you should say “thank you” (I give you a blessing).
