No “PLEASE,” No “THANK-YOU,” No HAPPY
"That’s nice!", "Well done!" "Good for you!" "Great job!" "Keep up the good work!" Kudos is always appreciated, with a little encouragement going a long way. However, it’s not always forthcoming—especially at times when needed most, and from those we’d like to have issue it. And then there’s that magical two-word phrase, frequently forgotten, "Thank you!"
Whether you’ve cooked for dinner guests, made matches between acquaintances, or looked after a friend’s cat, it’s always nice to be acknowledged and appreciated. But, the more you give out, too often, the less this happens. Feeling overlooked and taken for granted, continually, can take its toll—make us behave in ways we might not instinctively. Enter the era of the "cautious" and "jaded." Sadly, the notion of "once bitten, twice shy", can ring louder than ever.
Self-absorption, becoming a predominant character trait in western society, today, it’s not surprising that "Please" is missing from many people’s requests. And, without a "Please," it’s unlikely there’ll be a "Thank you." Positive change happens one person at a time—personal displays of good manners and respect helping more than might be realized. Seeing how giving the gift of a "Please," Thank you," or "Well done" can boost someone else’s spirits, can be a great first step in feeling better about yourself too!
