Could this be a poor attempt to? Focus.

It is the need to preserve action based on the direct effects that are not attached to the NOW.

Why would anyone want to thank others for being a part of their accomplishments? After all, the only things others do is support you.

If by chance you feel that their reaction to your words is not agreeable, there may have been one or more elements of your thoughts that spurred a thought of either agreement or ire.