…..Now……was that really so difficult to say?
Two very small words, single syllable , yet they seem to have virtually disappeared from the vocabulary of many people – where did they get lost?
How many times have you done a favour for someone who behaves as though they deserve to be the recipient of your labour and never utter a word of thanks?
Fundraising for charities, working for political parties, being endlessly asked for donations to various charities, those of us running companies are treated like it is our responsibility to donate our money and time endlessly, yet, how many times have those of us who did all the work to ensure that an event was a huge success actually been properly thanked?
Many people are under the impression that they have the right to acquire professional assistance for free, and ring up endlessly asking for assistance or advice, yet when the tables are turned, expect to receive top dollar for their own services.
The only people who don’t ascribe are the sycophants who will gladly give of their time and money to be seen with their newest bestest friend of the moment. No favour too small in order to garner the recognition of the perceived hero.
But when is enough enough??
What right do certain individuals have to expect favours incessantly?
Some extremely arrogant individuals actually treat kindness and generosity as a sign of weakness, laughing behind the backs of those doing the work, and laughing at how gullible some people can be. And of course, they never, ever, say THANK YOU.
One good friend uses the expression ‘no good deed goes unpunished’ to describe his feelings of being manipulated and used.
I was on a Board of Director’s several years ago where the Executive Director actually threatened most of those on the Board, even though we were not remunerated. Many people worked for him for years in order to be part of such a prestigious event. Slowly, one by one the entire group removed themselves, citing every imaginable excuse….and this rude man actually bad mouthed all those who had supported him for years.
Next time someone goes out of their way for you, take the two seconds and say, ‘THANK YOU’ – it might change your life.