Is it natural to say this in AmE?
Let's suppose, it's your birthday and you're at your workplace where your co-workers surprise you with a gift.
Is it natural to say the following?
Thank you everyone for thinking of me on my birthday and buying me this present.
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Yes, it's a natural expression. You could also say "getting me this present." "Buying" is fine too, but it could sound slightly more transactional, whereas "getting" skips over the buying/money aspect.
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