Saying Thank You: It's Not a Sign of Weakness
This article appeared in the Robesonian on January 11, 2015. As a child, it was imparted that I had to say thank you. No matter how big or small (expensive or inexpensive) someone’s contribution to my life was, I should always say thank you. The only spanking I can clearly remember receiving as a child was because I did not say thank you when prompted by my mother. She quickly taught me it does not matter if I like the contribution the person made, I still needed to acknowledge the act with a thank you because they tried. As an adult, I say thank you all the time. I say it to the waiter who brings me a soda. I say it to perfect strangers who hold the door open as I am walking into a building. I say it to my coworkers each day, because I truly appreciate the effort they make each day at work which enables me to get my job done. I admit, I say it a lot but I mean it every time. I will never forget having lunch with a friend who informed me, after ordering, I was one ...