subject: The Importance Of Saying Thank You [print this page] The Importance Of Saying Thank You The Importance Of Saying Thank You
Have you ever thanked your friends for laughing at your jokes, for giving you nicknames, for being there when you need to talk to someone at midnight and most of all for loving you unconditionally? Have you ever thanked your parents for giving birth to you? For not only educating you, but also for instilling values and traditions in you. For planning those small birthday surprises for you and most of all, for always watching your back. Have you ever thought what would you do without these people in your life? The small things they do for you, the small things they tell you and they always being there to listen to you; they mean a lot in your life. Have you ever thanked God for them?
Something as small as a 'thank you' just consists of two words and doesn't even take two seconds to express it. However, something as simple as this, when said from the heart can mean a lot to your loved ones. The next time, when you go out for dinner with your friends, don't forget to send them a small thank you note at the end of it. The next time when your mom serves you dinner, place a note on her bed saying something simple as, 'Thank you Mom for the lovely dinner'. It is said that, even to God, the best form of prayer could be a mere 'thank you'. It is above all the other prayers. These two words as small as they are, leave long lasting impressions to the people around you. It brings out the feeling, of gratitude and admiration. The opposite person feels valued and it makes him/her realize that, you genuinely appreciate even the little things he or she does for you.
Who does not like to be appreciated? It brings two people closer, it solves differences and misunderstanding and it leads to a beautiful and mature understanding between two compassionate individuals. Most people don't actually realize the importance of Thanksgiving until, somebody thanks them. Appreciation in the form of a 'thank you' is not just a small act of acknowledgment, it is a gift by itself. In order to understand, the peace attained in thanking somebody, simply walk upto someone and thank them today!
