Who Have You Thanked?
It means a lot to people to hear they're appreciated. I had to take a letter out to the mailbox today, and when I woke up at 5 a.m. (I'm on book deadline time), I saw a fire truck go by on my street with lights flashing, so I dashed off a letter to the fire dept. near me thanking them.
It takes very little time to do that and really does mean a lot to people.
My thinking: If you are quick to complain when things are wrong, be quick to offer appreciation when things are right.
Thank you for making such an interesting blog where a lot of interesting folks like to hang out, Amy.
Patrick at June 3, 2013 8:14 AM
Hear hear, Patrick! Amy, I second that emotion!
Flynne at June 3, 2013 8:55 AM
Amy Alkon
https://www.advicegoddess.com/archives/2013/06/who-have-you-th.html#comment-3730883">comment from PatrickThank you for making such an interesting blog where a lot of interesting folks like to hang out, Amy.
Aw, thank you, Patrick. Means a lot.
And thank you and everybody for making it worth it for me to do, even when I'm really tired and want to go to bed before posting!
Amy Alkon
at June 3, 2013 10:13 AM
I very rarely send a letter of complaint but I do often send letters thanking for a great experience.
Kristen at June 3, 2013 11:02 AM
I often carry small thank you cards and stamps with me when I travel for work, and send them to thank everyone from folks back home to service providers I encounter when I travel (retail clerks, etc.) It reminds me that I am related, and that I'm connected to something bigger than my self that transcends my physical location. A sanity saver when I am often meeting a whole new group of people at a new place for new work, and repeat. Over time, I've noticed that I complain less and let to of resentment and frustration about bad service, faster - sending thank you notes has noticeably improved the quality of my life.
Michelle at June 3, 2013 4:11 PM
Glad you agree, Flynne. I was afraid you were going to call me a suck-up.
Patrick at June 3, 2013 9:01 PM
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