December 17, 2017

The Importance Of Saying Thank You

Thank You. Gracias. Arigato, Merci. Grazie. Mahalo. Danke sehr. It doesn’t matter what language you speak, expressing thanks is important. Not only is it professional etiquette and a common courtesy, but saying thank you will also make people’s day and help you get ahead in life.

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Thank you is a powerful combination of two simple words. It’s a specific acknowledgement that someone has done something kind for you. It’s so easy to express your gratitude by saying thanks, so why don’t more people do so?

Take time to be kind and to say ‘thank you.’ – Zig Ziglar

The next time someone does something for you, make it a priority to show your appreciation for their action. You can simply say thank you, send them a text, write them an email, send a thank you note, or do something nice for them. The point is that you need to let them know that you appreciate the effort they put into helping you out.

Saying thanks may not matter to you, but it does matter to the person you say it to. They’ll remember you and they’ll likely go out of their way to help you in the future. Saying thank you is a brilliant way to create relationships and build your brand. And what you may not know is that, according to Berkeley.edu, “gratitude makes a person happier and healthier” too. Not bad for a polite, little phrase.

10 Simple Ways To Make Someone’s Day Better

It’s simple to say thank you and it’s the perfect way to set yourself apart from the job search competition. In fact, it may even give you the edge you need to land the job. As a job seeker, you have so many opportunities to say thank you. During the job search, you might thank the receptionist at the job interview, thank your interviewer for her time, send a thank you card to your contact who gave you the lead, or thank your mentor for helping to guide your job search or career. It’s endless.

Say thank you. Say it often, and say it with meaning. – Marne Levine

When saying thank you to people, don’t go overboard. The key is to be genuine and authentic. Saying thanks needs to mean something to you. You have to truly appreciate the action that the other person performed. The next time someone chooses to do something nice for you, smile and thank them for the specific thing that they did. You’ll make their day. Guaranteed.

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