What is Gratitude?

We all know how to say “thank you” when someone does something nice for us. From a young age, we’re taught to say “thank you” and in some cases it becomes a rote repetition of words that don’t have much actual feeling behind it. Have you ever said “you too” to a cashier when they say “enjoy your meal” and then facepalm? It’s that kind of “nice” behavior that’s trained into us when we’re young and it’s not a bad thing. But practicing gratitude is different than just saying thanks after someone does something nice.