We live in times when we all need each other to carry us through to our destination. There's no one man in this world who would say they do not need anyone. We all need somebody.
Most of the time, it counts to know someone because they facilitate things for us and make our lives easier. A man cannot get married alone: he needs the presence of family and friends. A man cannot hold a funeral alone: the presence of loved ones makes it easier to pull through the grieving period. I doubt if there's any one man who has held a funeral alone. Even one man cannot carry the casket hence the need for pallbearers.
In business we need someone. In educational pursuits, someone can make a difference. In ill health, you need someone. Everyone needs a helper at some point. When we find help or that helper what do we do?
People are forced to always be at their best when they feel appreciated. Help should be followed by gratitude. Appreciation for the help received by the recipient. Saying thank you is one of the simplest things in life but I just realized that showing appreciation and saying thank you is an art you need to acquire.
I have wondered countless times how people live their lives without mumbling a 'thank you.' I just discovered that mostly, it is just missing in the vocabulary of people. You cannot force them to say it and nothing will cause them to say it. Even the Bible says to give thanks in all things. I think it is crass behaviour not to say thank you. When a girl agrees to go on a date with you and the date is over, a thank you won't spoil anything. When the waiter finally brings your order, a thank you won't change the fact you are in charge of paying your own bills. When a guy holds out the door for you, it's just polite to say thank you.
I remember the story of a friend who after so much persuasion from a group of guys in her church, decided to play hostess to them by inviting them over for lunch. A few days on, she looked forward to hearing that phrase from them. Afterall, she had put in so much effort, time and energy to cook the meal. When she was not getting it, she decided to report the guys to their father. I laughed when I heard the story though I thought it was rather too extreme.
I think parents should inculcate into their children the habit of saying thank you at an early age. People should learn to use that phrase often irrespective of their status in society. It doesn't cost much to say it. You lose nothing if you say it. It is a polite thing to say and should be said in all situations even when you are the employer and they are the employee. Saying it often shows who you are. When you finally get that favour from someone, don't forget to say thank you.
In a world where people are busy yet they go the extra mile to do something for you, it is just polite to say thank you. It makes people want to do more for you. Next time someone goes out of their way to do something for you, even if it's the most minute thing in the world, stop with the crass behaviour, learn and always remember to say thank you. It really costs nothing to say.
So after blogging early on tonight, obviously on the same topic, in my attempt to achieve perfection, 'editing' I lost my write up which had already been posted due to issues with my internet provider. Who else but 'mtn'
I had already shared the link and a few people had obviously read it before I lost it.
Obviously one of the challenges I face is that once I write, and I have to reproduce the same piece I completely forget what I wrote the first time.
So this is the best I could come up with though I almost dispaired. I hope it still gets my message across.
Again, its Friday night....
Have a drink with your favourite person, talk gibberish and kiss like there's no tomorrow.
Enjoy your weekend! !
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