When you feel thankful for things you’ve received or something that’s happened, that’ s gratitude. It’s impossible to feel it in a vacuum; others are always responsible, whether they’re loved ones, strangers or a higher power. “Gratitude is how you relate to others, when you see yourself in connection with things larger than yourself,” Ruch says.

　　Today, many people don’t stop to appreciate what they have, much less express gratitude. Our instant-gratification lifestyle may be to blame.

　　“With commercial and social media, everything is speeding the younger generation to make them feel that they are the centre of the universe,” says Tamiko Zablith, founder of the London-based etiquette consulting firm Minding Manners. “If it’s all about them, why thank others?”

　　Why not thank others? Studies have shown that people who express gratitude increase their happiness levels, lower their blood pressure levels, get better quality sleep, improve their relationships, have a positive impact on their depression levels and are less affected by pain.

　　Because gratitude is a fairly new field of study, researchers are still trying to identify its cause-and-effect relationship with various health benefits.

　　61. The author’s partner was saved largely due to _____________.

　　A. his good luck

　　B. the rescuers’ joint efforts

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