Magic Words...

As children, you may have once been taught by adults that there were such things in the world as 'Magic Words.'

And they did appear to be magical.

For as soon as you uttered them, your wish was usually granted...and with a smile.

"What's the Magic Word?" can still occasionally be heard being asked by the conscientious parent, pleading with their child to remember their manners (alongside their maths times tables).

Simple and said in seconds - the words 'please' and 'thank you' are still very potential as forces today in our world as adults.

Be it for the butcher, the baker or the candlestick maker (if they still, indeed, exist), these little words can make such a difference to someone's day - especially if only in acknowledgement for their time.

Every language across every continent of the world has its own versions, and in every country, you will find its inhabitants will steadfastly appreciate your efforts to remember their 'magic words'.

Below, you will find some of the various ways to say these Magic Words around the world.

Mind your P's and Q's, particularly when travelling, and never, ever stop believing in the Magic Words. You'll be surprised at their power.

LANGUAGE: PLEASE/THANK YOU
French: S'il vous plaît / Merci
Spanish: Por favor / Gracias
Italian: Per favore / Grazie
Arabic: رجاء ('menfadak': m/'menfadlik': f) / شكرا ('Shukran')
Russian: Пожалуйста ('Pozhalujsta') / Спасибо ('Spaseebo')
Chinese: 请 ('Chhiengg') 谢谢 / ('SzhaySzhay')
Japanese: お願いします ('kudasai') / ありがとう ('Domo Arigato')
Dutch: Tevreden / Dank u
Danish: Tak / Mange Tak
German: Bitte / Danke schon
Hungarian: Kerem ('Kayrem') Koszonom ('Kozonom')
Hindi: Kripayaa/ Dhanyavaad
Swahili: Tafadhali / Asante
Korean: 주세요 ('Juseyo') / 감사합니다 ('Come-sah-hamnida')