so much

http://longnow.org/about/

This "now/nowadays/the long now" graphic reminds me of a language chart, which puts me in mind of a certain kind of thank you...

S: I don't have my homework.
T: Well, that's bad for you.
S: Teacher, I cannot turn it in late?
T: No.
S: Tomorrow? Yes?
T: No.
S: Not even for less points?
T: Absolutely not. This is the third time you've done this.
S: So I get nothing? I get a zero?
T: Yes.
S bows head.
S: Thank you so much...



http://www.breakaway.cc/Asia/Japan/Japan-Bowing.php