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Say Thank You. A Lot! by Doc Seeds | on April 11, 2013 It seems as though two of the most underused words these days are the words “thank” and“you.” I try to make it a point to give thanks daily on a regular basis for all good things that I encounter. I am not perfect, but I am trying to be the best I can be. There seems to be no shortage of complaints in the world. Some times it is everywhere we turn, as if there is no escape. Why not make the same true for the phrase “thank you!” It has to be genuine, though. It can’t be something that is said with no sincerity backing it. I have a question for you. What do most people do when they have a Bad experience at a restaurant? They voice a complaint, right? I have another question for you. What do the majority of people do when they have anEXCEPTIONAL experience? Nothing! More times than not, they do nothing more than what they would normally do under any other Ordinary experience. I like to pay nice tips for good service. When the service is exceptional I make it a point to, not only tell the person “thank you” for the good service, but also to let the manager know that the service provided is much appreciated! Of course, the nice tip goes without saying. In this scenario, I made the wait staff, the manager and all those who are in my party feel good! A few words just changed a pleasant evening into a spectacular one! The same thing can apply anywhere. Whenever I stop for gas or at a convenience store, regardless of how the employees are, I make it a point to say “thank you.” Now, I’m no different than anyone else. I have my bad days too. I have had situations to where I didn’t feel like extending any courtesies as the worker behind the counter didn’t seem very nice or friendly. On other times, it didn’t matter what the worker was like. Many times to my surprise, after I have extended my thanks, they smiled and returned

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Say Thank You. A Lot!by Doc Seeds | on April 11, 2013

It seems as though two of the most underused words these days are the words “thank” and“you.” I try to make it a point to give thanks daily on a regular basis for all good things that I encounter. I am not perfect, but I am trying to be the best I can be.

There seems to be no shortage of complaints in the world. Some times it is everywhere we turn, as if there is no escape.

Why not make the same true for the phrase “thank you!” It has to be genuine, though. It can’t be something that is said with no sincerity backing it.

I have a question for you. What do most people do when they have a Bad experience at a restaurant? They voice a complaint, right?

I have another question for you. What do the majority of people do when they have anEXCEPTIONAL experience? Nothing! More times than not, they do nothing more than what they would normally do under any other Ordinary experience.

I like to pay nice tips for good service. When the service is exceptional I make it a point to, not only tell the person “thank you” for the good service, but also to let the manager know that the service provided is much appreciated! Of course, the nice tip goes without saying.

In this scenario, I made the wait staff, the manager and all those who are in my party feel good! A few words just changed a pleasant evening into a spectacular one!

The same thing can apply anywhere. Whenever I stop for gas or at a convenience store, regardless of how the employees are, I make it a point to say “thank you.”

Now, I’m no different than anyone else. I have my bad days too.

I have had situations to where I didn’t feel like extending any courtesies as the worker behind the counter didn’t seem very nice or friendly. On other times, it didn’t matter what the worker was like.

Many times to my surprise, after I have extended my thanks, they smiled and returned

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the courtesy! Even if they don’t acknowledge it, I feel better just simply by offering.

It all has to start somewhere. Why not let it start from within!

As my father served 21 years in the Air Force, I have always had the greatest respect for the men and women in the Armed Forces. It wasn’t until my son joined the Army and was deployed to Afghanistan that I truly came to appreciate the real sacrifice that these fine men and women make on our behalf.

I now always try to make it a point to say “thank you for your service” to every soldier I meet. If I am able, I pay for their meal.

It’s not the cost of the meal that means so much to them, it’s the act of kindness that shows your appreciation that touches them the most. While talk can be cheap, even a simple“thank you” goes a long way towards making them feel appreciated.

These are just a couple of examples on how we can show our appreciation to others. There are thousands more, for sure.

What ways can you think of to show your appreciation and spread good will towards others? I challenge you to put into action at least one of those each day.

“Thank You” for reading my article!

About The Author: Doc Seeds

Doc is a trumpeter, arranger, recording artist and motivational speaker. Doc is also a entrepreneur with

over 35 years experience, managing, marketing and restructuring multi-million dollar businesses. His

extensive training and experience has proven to be invaluable for not only his own personal benefit, but

for the benefit of countless others mentored. Doc founded S.W. Seeds Marketing, LLC to provide

assistance and advice for business owners as well as musicians and artists.