Whenever I go to a restaurant I make it a point to thank the waiter after he has served me. I always thank the cab driver after he drops me off to my destination. I thank the shopkeeper after the transaction gets over before leaving the shop. And I can see the result, a smile on the face or better service. Now, one can say that they are doing their job or business and would be getting paid for the same so why bother with the 'thank you'?
Well, just put yourself on the other side of the equation. You sell a product or a service to someone and charge the money for the same. Or you do the job assigned to you and will be paid the salary for it. So how does it feel when someone says 'thank you'? It feels good, right? Of course it does. But why? What is it about these two magic words that makes a person feel good?
More than the words, 'thank you' means an acknowledgement of the efforts the person puts into the service. When we say the two words, we are actually telling the other person 'I acknowledge you at a human level. You are more than just a service providing entity for me'. And that is what makes a person so happy to hear the words. It is what lies beyond the words that matters. The person providing you the service may be going through a tough time and making an extra effort to make sure that you get your money's worth. That person may have sacrificed a holiday or come in bad weather to provide you the service. Your words 'thank you' may be the best thing the person hears throughout the day. Or may be it is just a routine day of work for the person without any extra challenge. But the person is still putting in efforts to serve you, right? And it doesn't cost you anything, does it? So be generous with your 'thank yous' and see the instant magic.
But why only outside the home? 'Thank you' is required just as much at home also. Our family members like parents, siblings, spouse or children do so much for us. How many times do we thank them? Not many times, right? This is because we often tend to take them for granted. Start using the magic words at home and see the magic. Thanking a close family member is like telling that person 'I really appreciate what you do for me and am grateful for having you in my life'.
Saying thank you makes YOU look like a decent human being and people will want to associate with you more. Everyone craves appreciation for what they do and if you are the one giving it, they will gravitate towards you. It does not have to be an elaborate show in the form of a card or a bouquet (although it will be really great on a special occasion). What matters is a sincere expression of gratitude which shows in your eyes and voice.
At a spiritual level, 'thank you' and the accompanying feeling of gratitude puts you on a higher frequency and in a positive frame of mind. If you decide to start using the magic words more often you will start seeing the things in your life that you need to be grateful for and it will show you how great your life really is.
So start using the words 'Thank You' more often. Set a target for yourself, like using the magic words at least ten times a day. Start looking for things to be thankful for. Go a step further and write them down. You will be amazed at the long list of things you have to be thankful for. These are your blessings. Look at this list whenever you feel low. The things on the list can be as simple as the food you eat or the clothes you wear. You will realize how lucky you are to have so much in life. You will also see the instant bonding with people around you. Don't wait and start now.
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