A Compliment Doesn't Cost a Dime
We all know the huge costs of harsh words spoken in the heat of
anger. What about calm words spoken with genuine appreciation?
Sometimes their effects can be just as profound and
long-lasting, or even more so. Even in our everyday working
world, there's plenty of room for the human touch, and I, for
one, don't think we need to feel shy about saying something
nice, even personal at times in the workworld. For example, I
write for healing website, and I'm completely inspired and
energized for the entire day when I get an email from the
site's administrator and webmaster. He regularly inserts little
gems like, "Real glad we've met" or—a bit more business-ey, but
equally as uplifting—"Anything you'll do, I'm sure the audience
will love." Wow! Those are heady words that make me float on
the clouds for hours. And, I try to pass them along. After all,
I love to hear, "What a great blouse. It's your color." Don't
you? So, why don't we all pay (maybe that's not the right word,
because, actually, they're free) a few compliments to a
co-worker or colleague? What harm could there be in putting
yourself out in a positive way? It's free, even fun,, and
you're sure to reap a satisfying return somewhere down the
road. On the receiving end, that little, unexpected pat on the
back is like finding some forgotten money in the bank that
gains daily interest, a nest egg you can draw on when you're
feeling tapped out.
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