Hey, it's Manouche here, and I've got a question for you.

When is the last time you thanked someone for something small?

And you really meant it, like if someone held the door for you, or if they said,

bless you when you sneezed, or maybe they just got you a cup of coffee.

If you can't remember, don't worry, we've got you covered.

This episode is all about taking the time to thank other people.

For all the small things they do, because they add up and actually showing gratitude to them,

it can make you feel better. Yeah, it's a little tricky that way.

So this episode is called the Gratitude Chain. It is with the writer AJ Jacobs,

who has to be one of my favorite humans on this planet.

It originally aired last February. I hope you enjoy it, or enjoy it again,

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