There's a great variety of ways to thank people and show appreciation for a gift or an act of kindness. Here are ten of them.

Thanks.
Cheers.
Thank you very much.
I really appreciate it.
You've made my day.
How thoughtful.
You shouldn't have.
That's so kind of you.
I am most grateful.
We would like to express our gratitude.

Explanations

• Phrases 1 and 2 are fairly informal. People often say them without really thinking about it. We use them when somebody does something small to help you.
• Phrases 3 and 4 are more formal. We use these when somebody has done something quite large or important to help you.
• We use phrase 6 when somebody gives you a present. We are saying thank you to the other person for thinking about you and deciding to give a present.
• Phrase 7 is also for receiving a present. You are saying that the other person is too generous. It does NOT mean that the person speaking is angry or annoyed.
• Phrases 9 and 10 are more formal. Phrase 10 is especially formal and is only used in business letters and formal speeches.