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Why is it so hard to say Thank You?
Why is it so hard for us to say thank you to the people who help us? Not just the quick “thanks” for the people who hold the door open for you, but the “going out of your way thank you” for the people who go above and beyond to help us.
I just got off the phone with a very nice woman who helped me book a flight. Can you believe it? I booked with an actual person and not online! Rare, I know. Anyway, the process was a little complicated because I was trying to book a flight to go with a previously purchased ticket, and I wanted the seats to be together…yadda yadda yadda. Well, the woman who I spoke to was incredible! She was kind, she was patient, and very helpful.
At the end of the conversation, something inside of me told me to ask for her supervisor’s email address because I wanted them to know that I was extremely pleased with the service I received. She seemed surprised and thanked me profusely. It made me ashamed that I don’t do this more. None of us do. If we have a problem with someone, we are VERY vocal. But we all seem to just let it slide by if we get great service. And these days, great service seems to be the exception and not the rule! If you’re a procrastinator like me, send that email right away or you’ll forget. I did it the second I got off the phone!
Today, I just wanted to pass it on that if you get great service, be sure to let the person know, and more importantly, let their supervisor know. It only takes a moment, and it could make a world of difference to someone!
When was the last time YOU gave that extra-special thank you? I would love to hear about it! OR, the last time you received one! Leave a comment, and THANK YOU (insert Thank You Dance) for reading!
Just my humble opinion…
Pebbles
Pebs, we thank you for writing all these incredible blogs! *Thank You Dance* I 100% agree with everything you said. Great customer service with a smile is the best way to feel good. To have that feeling of conveniently helping someone when they weren’t looking for help is another good way. Last Thursday there was this Domino’s worker in Salem holding up a “$4.00 for a large pizza” sign outside in the 90 degree weather. 90 degrees! Who would make a person’s job that more strenuous?! So I passed by, saw him and said to my friend, “We’re getting him an ice coffee.” So we stop by Dunkin’ Donuts and ordered one for him, even the girl at the register said she didn’t want me to pay for it because she feels bad for charging me, but I paid for it anyways. I pulled over, honked a couple times and we delivered him something that would make his job less strenuous. *Thank You Dance* He smiled and said thank you.
I also thank you, Ramiro, Melissa, Krazy Kulo, DJ Pup Dog, Akrobatik, and Problem Child for making my life less strenuous. I work at this factory overnight, 12 hour shifts, 6pm-6am and all I listen to is the JAMN Podcast and Aftershows. It passes the time as I’m laughing and smiling to myself while my co-workers think if I am crazy or not. If it weren’t for all of you guys and all of the crazy situations and talks, I would have been the most unhappiest person you have ever seen. Thank you Pebbles. *Thank You Dance*
PS. Bring back the aftershow!
You are so sweet! Thanks so much! Wish I could help about the Aftershow, but I don’t think it’s coming back!
You’re welcome
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