Whenever an occasion arises that calls for a gift many of us are stumped as to what would be appropriate. Deciding on the right gift is very difficult when the person seems to have everything. Often we just end up getting something traditional. Men are candidates for a new tie or another tool. Women receive a box of candy or a bouquet of flowers.
Actually, we overlook one of the greatest gifts - appreciation. This is something everyone loves to receive. It doesn't have to cost much and can be given at any time for any occasion. However, it usually requires unusual action on the part of the giver. We don't think of this gift very often because we take for granted so many of the things others do for us.
Recently my wife was injured in a bicycle accident. As a result she was unable to carry out the usual homemaker activities. After a few weeks of washing dishes, cooking meals, doing the laundry and taking care of the pets I have realized just how much I had taken for granted the things she does. Probably all of us have someone who really puts out effort on our behalf that we haven't really noted. Our spouses, children, neighbors and even our bosses do things for us all the time that we just come to expect as part of life.
We all need to express our appreciation to others. Simple thank-yous where we have forgotten to say anything are a beginning. A card or memo of thanks is easily sent. My boss often puts a little note or piece of candy in my pay envelope. Little acts of appreciation like that say a lot and go a long way to encourage others. Let's get in the appreciation giving habit beginning today.
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