I would just like to say that I bet quite a few people have never heard the word 'appreciate' and if they have they don't understand what it means.
I have this relationship with this person who I do not feel has ever TRULY been appreciated. You may be asking why I would think this. Well, when you thank a person for something they did and they act as if the phrase is a different language, well my friends that is when you know.
Since then I have worked really hard to make sure people know that I notice things like hold a door open, get me a pop when I myself didn't even know I was thirsty, or do something out of the ordinary. I have been taught, and believe, that two of the most powerful words you can ever utter to someone is 'thank you.' Why? Think about it. Someone is having a bad day, they do something for you maybe not even thinking their actions through and you say 'thank you.' I bet they didn't expect it and if they did expect that you should say it they did not expect that you WOULD say it. You can kill off a lot of bad moods with those two words. ( believe me I know).
I also like to be appreciated especially when I put a lot of work into what I did. At work, my co-worker and I scrubbed the cr*p out of a floor because it was filthy. Last time we did that the lady who inspects it said it wasn't good enough. My first thought was, 'What do you want me to do? Lick it off?' Those people who just keep taking and taking really need to find something else to do or maybe even a hobby, but come on, someone just spent very valuable time and effort for you to see that there was mud in the deep crevices of your floor.
Just remember to thank someone today because sometime when you really need that person they won't be there to help you. It's just two words, I don't think it is that hard, is it?
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