Saying thank you just takes a moment.
It seems as though we live in an age where social graces and common courtesies no loner exist. Blame it on social media since we can hide behind a computer. But even in social media, a simple "thank you" or a retweet or comment on your LinkedIn post can go a long way in establishing and building relationships with others.
There is POWER in a thank you. If you're applying for a job, sending a simple thank you card after the interview can be the deciding factor between you and another candidate. (How many times have I had to say THAT to my 25-year-old daughter) It's one of those oldies but goodies that will never wear out of style---at least not as long as Baby Boomers are still in the hiring positions.
Forbes contributing writer Amy Rees Anderson says, "One of the powerful forms of appreciation is when you take the time to say thank you to someone in a handwritten note. In all my years as a CEO I found time and time again that the most valued gift I could give someone was a handwritten note of thanks, and the only items I have saved without fail over the years are the handwritten notes of thanks that employees and clients sent to me." (Thank you Amy for this comment!)
The same rule applies for Employers. Many employees work much harder than their paychecks reflect so why not recognize their efforts with a "thank you for a job well done and do it OFTEN!
It doesn't matter how busy you are or how important you think you are it's common courtesy to thank people no matter how small they thing they did appears to you.
Any of us who has received a sincere thank you knows and appreciates what it means. Also it takes very little effort to send a thank you email note if you're too lazy to send a personalized card in the regular mail.
When you fail to recognize someone's gesture of kindness for trying to help you, you should not expect that they will be willing to help you again. And you could bear the brunt of some negative publicity.
It seems as though we live in an age where social graces and common courtesies no loner exist. Blame it on social media since we can hide behind a computer. But even in social media, a simple "thank you" or a retweet or comment on your LinkedIn post can go a long way in establishing and building relationships with others.
There is POWER in a thank you. If you're applying for a job, sending a simple thank you card after the interview can be the deciding factor between you and another candidate. (How many times have I had to say THAT to my 25-year-old daughter) It's one of those oldies but goodies that will never wear out of style---at least not as long as Baby Boomers are still in the hiring positions.
Forbes contributing writer Amy Rees Anderson says, "One of the powerful forms of appreciation is when you take the time to say thank you to someone in a handwritten note. In all my years as a CEO I found time and time again that the most valued gift I could give someone was a handwritten note of thanks, and the only items I have saved without fail over the years are the handwritten notes of thanks that employees and clients sent to me." (Thank you Amy for this comment!)
The same rule applies for Employers. Many employees work much harder than their paychecks reflect so why not recognize their efforts with a "thank you for a job well done and do it OFTEN!
It doesn't matter how busy you are or how important you think you are it's common courtesy to thank people no matter how small they thing they did appears to you.
Any of us who has received a sincere thank you knows and appreciates what it means. Also it takes very little effort to send a thank you email note if you're too lazy to send a personalized card in the regular mail.
When you fail to recognize someone's gesture of kindness for trying to help you, you should not expect that they will be willing to help you again. And you could bear the brunt of some negative publicity.
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