Comments on: The Importance of Saying Thank You https://uncorneredmarket.com/importance-saying-thank-you/ Travel That Cares for Our Planet and Its People Tue, 17 Dec 2019 22:28:50 +0000 hourly 1 By: Tanya https://uncorneredmarket.com/importance-saying-thank-you/#comment-421697 Tue, 29 May 2012 07:26:49 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/?p=9441#comment-421697 Great article. Funnily enough, I was thinking about how I often I say “Thank You” at the moment. I am in Siem Reap now, and I make the point of saying “No Thank You” to every tuk tuk driver who asks me if I want a ride.

I make the point of saying it in English as they have gone out of their way to learn some English. I say it in Khmer if I have been spoken to in Khmer.

I may not like being hassled constantly by tuk tuk drivers but I figure they are offering me a service, so I should thank them for offering!

]]> By: Daniel Noll https://uncorneredmarket.com/importance-saying-thank-you/#comment-421703 Tue, 29 May 2012 03:37:54 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/?p=9441#comment-421703 @Tanya: Thank you for the compliment and the comment. Good point. Amidst my focus on “thank you” in this piece, it didn’t occur to me to address the use of its reverse.

Saying “no thank you” to all the tuk-tuk drivers — that’s a very gracious application of the phrase. If I recall correctly our time in SE Asia, we probably would have been hoarse by the time we finished. However, being respectful and gracious is always the best approach, even if you must decline someone’s offer.

Continued thankful journey to you!

]]> By: Daniel Noll https://uncorneredmarket.com/importance-saying-thank-you/#comment-340331 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:42:52 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/?p=9441#comment-340331 @Rob: Thank you for the reminder. I don’t think we need reminders like that one, but they do unfortunately happen.

In sharing our 2011 end-of-the-year travel roundup, I commented that it was important not only to understand where we’ve been, but “gratitude fodder” to remind us of the experiences we ought to be thankful for.

Thanks for the new year’s wishes. Same to you. When Audrey and I are toasting out 2011, toasting in 2012, we’ll toast to the joy in honor of your suggestion.

]]> By: Rob https://uncorneredmarket.com/importance-saying-thank-you/#comment-339820 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:05:55 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/?p=9441#comment-339820 @Daniel: Hopefully my little effort made their day a little easier.

As for gratitude in general, Betsy Talbot’s most recent posting at http://www.marriedwithluggage.com is all about something that happened about an hour’s drive from me a couple of days ago, and it and has me being even more grateful not only that I’m alive but that I don’t have anyone quite that crazy in my life. Or even close.

Have an awesome New Year celebration, wherever you are, and do toast the joy of just being alive!

]]> By: Rob https://uncorneredmarket.com/importance-saying-thank-you/#comment-339754 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:34:31 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/?p=9441#comment-339754 Daniel:

I’ve pondered this since October and I think one other effect of actively and consciously saying “Thank you” is that it actually makes you (the person saying “thank you”) *more* appreciative of the efforts of the other person.

I had to run an errand on the morning of Dec 25th and stopped in at the local 7/11 to buy gas. I noticed they were open and stopped inside for something. After I finished my transaction (and thanked the ladies behind the counter) it occurred to me that they were working on xmas morning. I took a moment to thank them for being there on a day when they’d probably rather be at home with their families. You could see they were simultaneously pleased that someone noticed and dumbfounded that anyone *would* notice.

So I guess “Thank you” isn’t actually common enough.

]]> By: Daniel Noll https://uncorneredmarket.com/importance-saying-thank-you/#comment-339805 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:33:33 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/?p=9441#comment-339805 @Rob: Thanks again for another very thoughtful comment. Gratitude is definitely something worthwhile to think on. Your point that gratitude builds on itself is an interesting one. I bet the women behind the counter at the 7/11 appreciated your gratitude. I can only imagine the looks on their faces and what went through their minds. It’s too bad this doesn’t happen more often. But perhaps if it did, we wouldn’t appreciate it as much.

]]> By: Daniel Noll https://uncorneredmarket.com/importance-saying-thank-you/#comment-339746 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:18:31 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/?p=9441#comment-339746 @Elise: Absolutely, there’s something about politeness, respect and humility that goes a long way on the road. It’s the little things, always.

]]> By: Elise https://uncorneredmarket.com/importance-saying-thank-you/#comment-334572 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:14:44 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/?p=9441#comment-334572 I agree, Thank You is so important for any traveller. I also think, a smile goes a long way too. Like you said, it is the small things that matter.

]]> By: Daniel Noll https://uncorneredmarket.com/importance-saying-thank-you/#comment-282418 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:54:04 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/?p=9441#comment-282418 @Jim: Thank you! Indeed, it’s the little things. Reminds me of an old piece, by the same name:

It’s the Little Things

]]> By: Jim https://uncorneredmarket.com/importance-saying-thank-you/#comment-278809 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:31:35 +0000 http://uncorneredmarket.com/?p=9441#comment-278809 Everything said above is so true. It is a wonderful article. Isn’t just those “little” things that make the day so worthwhile?

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