A gift can be one of the most thoughtful things you can ever receive. It is a sign that someone took time and effort to pick out something special for you. Show your appreciation by sending a thank you message. Here are some examples of what you can say.
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#1 Your thoughtfulness never ceases to amaze me. To show my gratitude, I want to give your kindness back to you by sending you this message. Thank you so much for the wonderful present!
#2 I will cherish this forever because it came from you, my dear friend. Have yourself a very happy holiday season! Thanks again for the wonderful gift!
#3 Thank you so much for thinking of me when buying this present. The best thing about presents, besides what’s inside them, is that they hold an extra special quality when they come from someone that I love dearly like you do. You are amazing, and I really appreciate you.
#4 You are so creative! Thank you so much for the creative gift. I will take good care of it, and hopefully one day pass it on to someone else who will enjoy it as much as I did opening it today!
#5 I was touched when you bought this present specifically for me. It means a lot knowing that somebody went through all the trouble to get something they knew I would like. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for such a thoughtful gift!
#6 The fact that someone sees enough in me to buy a wonderful present is a great feeling. You have made me feel more special than you know with your generosity, and I want to celebrate by sending this message with my deepest thanks.
#7 Thank you for taking your time and money to buy me this wonderful gift! I was so happy when it finally arrived, and even more excited opening it. You have no idea how much this means to me, my friend.
#8 I am so lucky to have a [friend/family member] who is always willing to go out of their way to make sure I have a fantastic birthday! Thank you for the awesome present—not only did you pick something really nice for me, but apparently went through a lot of trouble wrapping it too!
#9 You are an amazing person, and I want you to know that not only do I think so too, but also everyone else around has noticed. Thank you so much for the thoughtful gift; I hope you have a great holiday!
#10 I just want to thank you again for the thoughtful gift. It is very special, and I will always have it in my memory of how thankful I am to have received such an awesome present from you. Have a blessed holiday season!
#11 Thanks so much for your generosity when buying me this wonderful gift! Not only did you think of something that is really practical, but also incorporated something special into the design by including [flowers/a pet’s name/etc.] My friends are going to envy me when they see it.
#12 You are truly one of a kind with that unique personality of yours. Thanks for understanding me enough to buy this perfect gift—it is exactly what I wanted today! Thank you so much for making my day!
#13 Thank you so much for the thoughtful gift you gave me. I have been thinking a lot about it since I opened it, and I have even had a few people ask where they could get one for themselves!
#14 You have no idea how much it means to me that you would take the time to get me something. The fact that you even considered my likes and dislikes makes this present all the more special. Thank you so, so much for your generosity.
#15 I don’t want to sound cheesy… but today was one of those days where I felt really appreciative about how nice people are when they give gifts. So thank you very much for your thoughtfulness in getting me a gift.
#16 I know this is late, but thank you for remembering my birthday with such an amazing present! The time and effort it took to find the perfect gift has not gone unnoticed, and I appreciate everything that went into giving me such a thoughtful present.
#17 Thank you for our little tradition. It is so fun to spend a few minutes opening presents and it’s even better when we get to do it together. Thank you for always thinking of me and finding something that would make me smile.
#18 I know I am not the easiest person in the world to buy gifts for, but thank you for putting your heart and soul into getting me the perfect present. You really did an excellent job! Thanks for always trying so hard to make sure I look my best.
#19 The holidays aren’t quite as special without all of your gifts each year; they are like old friends that come back around every season to bring smiles and cheer once more. This year’s gift was no exception – thank you again!
#20 I don’t think I can ever thank you enough for always thinking of me and for your generosity. This gift is incredibly special, and I am glad that you were the one to give it to me.
#21 It’s been a long time since someone gave me a present without any reason at all, other than to make me happy. Thank you so much – it really made my day!
#22 Thank you for giving of yourself whenever possible – it means more than you could ever know. Your lovely gift was no exception – it was absolutely perfect in every way. Please let me know if this is what winning the lottery feels like because if so…how do I get tickets?
#23 You are one of the most selfless people I have ever met. Thank you so much for your gift. I can’t wait to be able to pay it forward someday soon.
#24 I have no words that could ever express my gratitude for this gift! You are too good to me, but at least now I have a chance to try and repay the favor with something just as wonderful.
#25 I am sorry that I had to go out of town when you were supposed to deliver my gift, but please tell me what it is anyway. Your thoughtfulness is present enough; all gifts are equally special in your eyes. Thank you again!
#26 Any time spent with you is precious because our days are filled with fun, laughter, and incredible memories together. Thank you for this year’s gift – even though I’ll be waiting until next year to open it, I know that I’ll cherish this present just as much as the ones before.
#27 Your gifts are always so thoughtful and amazing – it’s hard to be surprised by them. Thank you for your generosity; it really means a lot to me!
#28 When I opened the gift you gave me earlier today, my jaw dropped in awe of its beauty. Thank you so much for taking the time to find something so lovely! You have made me feel loved and special beyond belief.
#29 I am so lucky to have you in my life…truly, there is no one else like you. Thank you for all of your sweet gifts throughout the years; they mean more than words can express.
#30 It is so wonderful to have a friend who believes in me enough to get me what I need. Thank you for taking the time and spending the money on my gift. You are really special, [friend’s name].
#31 I was so touched by your thoughtfulness that I am left speechless. Every time I walk into this room, I will remember how much I mean to you. That alone is priceless, but of course there is also the actual gift of yours that I cannot wait to unwrap! Thank you again for making me feel like a very special person.
#32 Your kindness is enough of a present for me. But since you went ahead and got it anyway, I might as well accept graciously 🙂 Thank you again for giving me such a great gift.
#33 I cannot stop smiling because your thoughtful and generous gift has done wonders for my self-confidence and self-esteem. All the best to you, [friend’s name].
#34 Thank you for caring enough about me to get me what I wanted, but even more than that – thank you for showing me such kindness and putting in the effort to make it personal too. That was very touching; thank you.
#35 You do not know how much this means to me. Your thoughtfulness has pushed all of my gratitude buttons at once: Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You are so sweet and special, and I am lucky to have a friend like you.
#36 I was not expecting anything from anyone today; you know how it is. So imagine my surprise when I opened your gift! Thank you again for the wonderful present, [friend’s name].
#37 Thank you so much for helping me celebrate my special day with something this amazing! You are the best, [friend’s name], and I hope that everyone realizes what a lucky person I am to have you in my life.
#38 I had no idea that someone could care about us more than we do ourselves. Your gift means the world to me, and whenever I see it or use it, I will remember your love. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness; it makes me feel very loved.
#39 You made my day when I opened up your gift 🙂 It gets better every time I look at it/use it. Thank you for being so generous, [friend’s name].
#40 Thank you for taking the time to listen to my wants and needs before getting me a gift. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated more than you know. It is nice of you to do things like this; thank you again.
#41 You are one of those rare people who actually listens when I talk about what I want or need – this includes gifts! So yes, I am grateful that you took the time out of your day to get something that I will really appreciate 🙂 Thank you once more for giving me such a great present – it made my day!
#42 I love every aspect of the present that you got for me. But even if it was not perfect, you are so kind for putting in the effort to get me something. I really appreciate it, [friend’s name] – thank you.
#43 You have no idea how happy this gift has made me! Thank you again for being so thoughtful and doing what you did to find my present. You will never know how much that meant to me.
#44 Thank you for getting this for me, even if it was just a token of your appreciation 🙂 That means a lot, [friend’s name]. I hope that one day I can do the same for you.
#45 I am truly grateful to have met an amazing person like yourself who is willing to get up early/stay up late/travel far away/spend lots of money on me. Whatever it took, I owe you big time for getting me this gift. Thank you again, and I hope that this is just the beginning of our friendship.
#46 Though all gifts are appreciated, your gift is especially meaningful to me because of how much thought you put into finding it – no matter what the cost was! Thank you so much, [friend’s name]. It means a lot to me.
#47 Your generous reward has brought joy to my heart and tears to my eyes. You really made me feel special today; thank you 🙂 May we celebrate more great days like this one in the future!
#48 Thank you so much for going out of your way to make my birthday day perfect 🙂 You really know how to make a girl feel good about herself; I cannot express how thankful I am to you for this.
#49 You are the best, [friend’s name], and your generosity is appreciated more than you know. This does not go unnoticed! Thank you again.
#50 Thank you so much for thinking of me today; it really means a lot to me that someone cares about what I want enough to get it for me 🙂 Thank you once again.
#51 I know that no gift could ever compare with the amount of effort that went into getting it – so thank you so much for putting in all this extra time and money! You are amazing, [friend’s name] 🙂