In this episode of the IELTS Speaking for Success podcast, Maria and Rory, both holding Band 9 scores in speaking, discuss the topic of saying thank you. They explore the importance of expressing gratitude, the occasions when people say thank you, and cultural differences in expressing thankfulness. Rory shares a personal anecdote about being thanked by students who found their podcast helpful, and Maria emphasizes the significance of politeness and expressing appreciation, even in small gestures. The hosts also touch upon the use of thank-you cards and alternative ways of expressing gratitude in modern communication.
