Do we thank people enough?

[Rose65]

There is a girl counter assistant in a place I go to regularly, a very busy place. I have noticed this young lady is very good at her job, not only efficient but patient, kind and helpful especially to older folks.
Today I quietly told her she is doing a first class job. Oh her big smile and delight at being appreciated was wonderful. How would she have known if nobody told her? There are many good often angelic people among us who put their all into whatever job they are doing. It's given me a warm glow too, to see that girl's face light up.

Perhaps many are quick to complain, but do we praise and encourage enough? It's easy to take people for granted who deserve a good word.

 

[Pepper]

I pass this test with flying colors. Am very quick to thank, to praise, to show appreciation. Like doing it.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

I compliment a lot of people. Some people seem shocked but most act appreciative of being noticed for good behaviour. It’s nice to be appreciated. Good for you Rosa.
I’m passing it forward.

 

[hearlady]

Yes. If someone is good I let them know.

 

[CinnamonSugar]

I try to express appreciation often.

 

[Alizerine]

I agree. Do it often.

 

[Jules]

Always say thank you, usually with a small smile and sometimes special words.

 

[LoveTulips]

I always tell someone if they are doing an excellent job by helping me in any capacity. And I tip well if applicable.

 

[Remy]

I try to. I notice when people don't say thank you, like a cashier.

 

[Gardenlover]

It's a simple way to brighten someone's day and costs us nothing, but it might mean the world to them. A kind life is well worth living.

 

[Fyrefox]

I don’t think that we thank people as much as we should, or as often as was the case in an earlier generation. It is almost as if we feel that thanking people is a sign of weakness on our part, or in some way relegates them to a superior position over us.

Mark Twain once remarked that he could live for a month on one good compliment. If you are male, however, you tend not to be thanked or complimented as much as you are if you’re female...yet we all need pats on the back and “warm fuzzies” at times…

 

[reteP]

I always say thank you to those who assist me in one way or another.
I believe I am not here for 'self' service; but to serve others in need.

Those serving others often wear a name tag. I always use their name when I thank them.

I ride a bicycle wherever I go. Often riding in a group of cyclists. It seems that I am the only one that say hello, say thanks when passing each other on a tight path. Heck, I even give a hand signal of thanks when cars give me the right of way through a rounabout.

Talking about people being impatient. I often get others expecting me to be impatient with their own impatience. When they ask me if I am impatient, I say: "Why should I, after all, waiting is the easiest thing to do. You don't have to do anything".

 

[Gary O']

It's a simple way to brighten someone's day and costs us nothing, but it might mean the world to them. A kind life is well worth living.

you got that so right @Gardenlover

 

[Vicky]

Me too, it's part of me. I end almost everything with a Thank You.

 

[Jules]

If you are male, however, you tend not to be thanked or complimented as much as you are if you’re female...yet we all need pats on the back and “warm fuzzies” at times…

I never thought about the gender aspect. Maybe women get thanked more because we see them on the front line of stores. I’ll watch for that now. It’s common practice to thank the, usually male, bus drivers here when you get off.

 

[mrstime]

I always figure it costs nothing to say "thank you", and try to do it with a smile.

 

[Murrmurr]

Just in case we don't, I thank good people at least twice. I'm an advocate for the distribution of gratitude.

 

[timoc]

A big 'thank you' from me to all you of fine people that make this forum such a welcome place to visit.

 

[Pepper]

Thank you for being hilarious, @timoc. You always brighten my day! I love silly, and you fit the bill!

 

[Pepper]

THANK YOU @Matrix ​

 

[GoneFishin]

Thank you Rose65 for starting this thread

 

[timoc]

Thank you for being hilarious, @timoc. You always brighten my day! I love silly, and you fit the bill!

Thank you for the lovely kiss, Pepper, you've been eating chocolate, I could taste it.

 

[Rossana]

Yes, I am very generous in thanking people as well as compliment them. It is a part of being kind and appreciative.

 

[KSav]

I try to. I notice when people don't say thank you, like a cashier.

I do, too. This seems to be a particular issue where I live. I was at the store yesterday, picking up a few items, and the cashier said not one word at all during the entire transaction. This happens a lot, and it's not just me; both of my daughters have mentioned the lack of affect here, too.

I should probably counter these instances with grace and friendlieness. Resolution going forward!

 

[Paco Dennis]

In many cultures, expressing gratitude is a form of greeting. It’s a way to acknowledge someone’s presence or assistance.