Where'd All the Good People Go?

All too often, and all to seldom, the words “Thank-you” seem as though it has disappeared into our crazy, chaotic, busy, and yet awfully so simply if you think about it. No matter how “well” off we are it is never enough. Competition and jealousy is always eating away at our character and not to mention people’s hearts are the epitome of an ice box. Just what your mother told you, use your manners. A simple “thank-you” will go a long way.

Gratitude in general is the department that we can guilt fully says that we unfortunately fall short in. There is no such thing as sole success. Every person that has ever been successful had to of leaned on someone else in order to get to where they are now. Resources are a fabulous thing. If you so choose to use those resources or stepping stones that will get you to where you want to be, be sure to use probably the two most underused words, “thank-you”.

Thank you’s are highly recommended by potential employers for a follow up method post interview to show interest and thanks in the time spent with them, especially hand-written letters. This creates a “wow factor” to the company which makes you stand out among the rest of the contestants for the desired position. By doing this oh-so small genuine act, increases your chances significantly of securing your desired position. Attention to detail will always be in high demand and a hand written thank-you says that you are the type of person that will give them the attention to detail they are looking for.

According to one of the top country artists, Brad Paisley explains in his song “The World”, just one encounter may be small, but overall, it may mean the world to someone in a way that you may not recognize. 

“To the teller down at the bank You're just another checking account To the plumber that came today You're just another house At the airport ticket counter You're just another fare At the beauty shop at the mall Well you're just another head of hair You're just another tip To the guy at the ice cream shop You're just another dip When you can't get reservations 'Cause you don't have the clout Or you didn't get an invitation 'Cause somebody left you out."

Although these small occurrences seem to be repetitive to both parties that encounter these interactions, they are truly what make the business world and this so called “real world” go round. Just another business transaction may be the difference in making productivity goals or the determinant factor of a small business keeping its doors open. 

If you need some more exemplification of how to do your part in the gratitude, I would highly recommend the article, “The Underappreciated Art of Saying ‘Thank You’”. 

Tis the season of giving thanks!