Responding emotionally to gratitude can deepen connections: 1. Express genuine pleasure at their thanks. 2. Share how their gratitude makes you feel. 3. Reflect on the shared experience or action. 4. Use nonverbal cues like a warm smile or touch. 5. Offer a heartfelt "You're welcome" or "It was my pleasure." 6. Acknowledge the person's importance to you. 7. Express your own gratitude for the relationship. 8. Share how helping them has positively impacted you. 9. Use specific language about what you're thankful for. 10. If appropriate, offer continued support or help.