The Difference a "Thank You" Makes

--by letmebealittleki, posted Jun 12, 2009

I have been amazed at the power of these two little words... It costs nothing to say "Thank You!", but what a tremendous difference it can make to someone.

Recently when visiting my local DMV office to take my driver's license test, I noticed how rude some people were to the officers tending to them. When it was my turn I expressed to the officer taking down my information how impressed I was with their patience and I thanked him for his excellent service. His face lit up and he said that they don't get that very often, if ever... I assured him they deserved to be thanked and that the lady that had helped me earlier had also been very kind and polite. She was in earshot at the adjoining desk attending to another applicant, but the comment did not go unnoticed judging by the smile that brightened her face.

Yesterday, while at the post office to mail off some packages to my family abroad, I thanked the lady for always being so helpful, and I was again rewarded with a smile and a comment expressing how it was so nice to get some appreciation. She then handed me the receipts for my packages and took the extra effort to write on each one which package it was for.

A little bit if love goes such a long way, and it costs nothing!

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Posted by letmebealittleki
Jun 12, 2009
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Readers Comments

iferlamb wrote: Writting letters of appreciation is a great way to acknowledge someone's good service too. It does mean a lot! Thank you for sharing. Smiles.

cabbage wrote: You are so right! Telling someone you appreciate their kindness, patience, etc. Goes a long way. Writing notes is great too. It also makes the person feel like continuing to be kind, etc. :-) thanks!

michelle.alanis wrote: Thank you for reminding me just how much a little kindness can mean, especially to those who rarely receive a thanks.

sethi wrote: very true.Gratitude is a powerful emotion
Thank you for being kind.

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: You are right, being appreciative and saying thank you can bring a smile to someone's face!

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