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I'm really trying to practice this motto. I ordered a grilled chicken salad today at McDonalds. The gentlemen who helped me at the counter did a great job! Even though he's probably not making a lot of money, he still took his job very seriously. He was attentive and very kind from start to finish. I couldn't help but compliment him for his customer service. His manager was standing about 5 feet away, so, I got her attention and told her he's doing an excellent job! I purposely wanted him to hear me. His smile lit up bigger than the kool aid guy. I felt good, he felt good, and so did his manager. I'm glad I went out of my way to compliment someone who deserved it! You should, too! :)
 
I always say, sometimes you do something nice for the other person and not for yourself. A little can go a long, long way. You just never know how much a few kind words can mean so much and be a motivator or even a life changer at any given moment. The great thing about kindness is it doesn't cost a cent.
 
runrun411 said:
I always say, sometimes you do something nice for the other person and not for yourself. A little can go a long, long way. You just never know how much a few kind words can mean so much and be a motivator or even a life changer at any given moment. The great thing about kindness is it doesn't cost a cent.
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Excellent Mark...It's always nice when someone genuinely appreciates a job well done. You made that guy's day by offering your words of encouragement.
 
All too often people in jobs such as that only hear the negative remarks. It always makes you feel good when you take a few moments to compliment them.
 
FivePoint.0 said:
I'm really trying to practice this motto. I ordered a grilled chicken salad today at McDonalds. The gentlemen who helped me at the counter did a great job! Even though he's probably not making a lot of money, he still took his job very seriously. He was attentive and very kind from start to finish. I couldn't help but compliment him for his customer service. His manager was standing about 5 feet away, so, I got her attention and told her he's doing an excellent job! I purposely wanted him to hear me. His smile lit up bigger than the kool aid guy. I felt good, he felt good, and so did his manager. I'm glad I went out of my way to compliment someone who deserved it! You should, too! :)
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runrun411 said:
I always say, sometimes you do something nice for the other person and not for yourself. A little can go a long, long way. You just never know how much a few kind words can mean so much and be a motivator or even a life changer at any given moment. The great thing about kindness is it doesn't cost a cent.
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Two great posts, guys. :dblthumb2:

Try this one Mark and see how this one makes you feel:

Everytime you see a veteran walk up to them, even if you see them across the hall or the parking lot...walk up to them, tell them your name, shake their hand, and say, " I just wanted to thank you for your service Sir/Ma'am." Do this a everytime you see a veteran and report back in a few months and tell us how it makes you feel, and more importantly how it made those veterans feel. I'll tell you right now, you better be ready for all sorts of reactions, good reactions, but be ready. It's just another way to, "Give credit where credit is due."

Mark, I gotta tell ya'...there's nothing like seeing the expressions of ol' WWII heroes smilin' and cryin' tears of appreciation at the same time. The Vietnam Veterans really appreciate it also...those guys got treated terrible when they came home.

Not too long ago I met a giant of woman ( about 6' 2" - 3") in full uniform who had just came home from Afghanistan. When I shook her hand she broke down and cried...we both did...for few minutes. The young lady...it's untellin' what she'd been through, and I truly believe she appreciated my gesture.

There's lots of ways we can, "Give credit, where credit is due." Like this...

Mark, I really respect your humbleness in publicly mentioning that you're "trying" to be a better man. It takes a real man to admit his own shortcomings.:props:
 
mjd91 said:
All too often people in jobs such as that only hear the negative remarks. It always makes you feel good when you take a few moments to compliment them.
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Couldn't have said it better myself. Everyone ALWAYS has time to point out the bad stuff. But not many take the time to point out the good.

Kudos to you!
 
FivePoint.0 said:
I'm really trying to practice this motto. I ordered a grilled chicken salad today at McDonalds. The gentlemen who helped me at the counter did a great job! Even though he's probably not making a lot of money, he still took his job very seriously. He was attentive and very kind from start to finish. I couldn't help but compliment him for his customer service. His manager was standing about 5 feet away, so, I got her attention and told her he's doing an excellent job! I purposely wanted him to hear me. His smile lit up bigger than the kool aid guy. I felt good, he felt good, and so did his manager. I'm glad I went out of my way to compliment someone who deserved it! You should, too! :)
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Wheelzntoys said:
Good job Mark:dblthumb2:
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mjd91 said:
All too often people in jobs such as that only hear the negative remarks. It always makes you feel good when you take a few moments to compliment them.
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Hoytman said:
Two great posts, guys. :dblthumb2:

Try this one Mark and see how this one makes you feel:

Everytime you see a veteran walk up to them, even if you see them across the hall or the parking lot...walk up to them, tell them your name, shake their hand, and say, " I just wanted to thank you for your service Sir/Ma'am." Do this a everytime you see a veteran and report back in a few months and tell us how it makes you feel, and more importantly how it made those veterans feel. I'll tell you right now, you better be ready for all sorts of reactions, good reactions, but be ready. It's just another way to, "Give credit where credit is due."

Mark, I gotta tell ya'...there's nothing like seeing the expressions of ol' WWII heroes smilin' and cryin' tears of appreciation at the same time. The Vietnam Veterans really appreciate it also...those guys got treated terrible when they came home.

Not too long ago I met a giant of woman ( about 6' 2" - 3") in full uniform who had just came home from Afghanistan. When I shook her hand she broke down and cried...we both did...for few minutes. The young lady...it's untellin' what she'd been through, and I truly believe she appreciated my gesture.

There's lots of ways we can, "Give credit, where credit is due." Like this...

Mark, I really respect your humbleness in publicly mentioning that you're "trying" to be a better man. It takes a real man to admit his own shortcomings.:props:
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all three of these post are right on the money!

Great Posts Guys!
 
Great thread. Really warms my heart with these types of things.
 
People are very easy to complain but stay away from giving compliments :dblthumb2::dblthumb2::dblthumb2:
 
Hoytman said:
Everytime you see a veteran walk up to them, even if you see them across the hall or the parking lot...walk up to them, tell them your name, shake their hand, and say, " I just wanted to thank you for your service Sir/Ma'am." Do this a everytime you see a veteran and report back in a few months and tell us how it makes you feel, and more importantly how it made those veterans feel. I'll tell you right now, you better be ready for all sorts of reactions, good reactions, but be ready. It's just another way to, "Give credit where credit is due."

Mark, I gotta tell ya'...there's nothing like seeing the expressions of ol' WWII heroes smilin' and cryin' tears of appreciation at the same time. The Vietnam Veterans really appreciate it also...those guys got treated terrible when they came home.

Not too long ago I met a giant of woman ( about 6' 2" - 3") in full uniform who had just came home from Afghanistan. When I shook her hand she broke down and cried...we both did...for few minutes. The young lady...it's untellin' what she'd been through, and I truly believe she appreciated my gesture.
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How ironic you mention this, Bill!! I've been working(different deparment) with a guy for 2 years. Never knew he was a vietnam vet until today(a co-worker brought it up out of nowhere). I went up to him and said, " Hey ****, this whole time, I had no clue you're a vietnam veteran. Thank you so much for your service!" He was speachless for a second, then finally said with a lot of emotion, "wow, I really appreciate that, I really do! Thank you so much!!"

:dblthumb2: :props:
 
Couldn't agree more with everyones comments, it only takes a minute to compliment and make someones day.
Too much negativity.
 
I made it a formal process, if I am going to point out something that is amiss, then I must also point out when something goes well. You will find more positive than negative and it feels good too !
 
My shop is close to one of the biggest retirement communities(they literally drive golf carts on streets) in the great USA, I service a lot of veterans vehicles and man do they have some stories, I could sit and talk with them all day. I Always thank them for there services and they do light up when you tell them this, but it can spark some long story telling.
 
I'm new here ( about a month), I joined this forum to gain knowledge and learn a few things, along with meeting new friends, I have noticed that if your not in a certain (click) you will not be helped if asked a question, there has been a few questions I have asked and with many views, only 1 to a couple have replied, but when certain members ask something there is a ton of replies, just because I'm not at your level of knowledge and experience yet, doesn't mean to over look what I have asked, I will always help answer something if I know or congrat someone with whatever they have done, That is the RIGHT thing to do, I learned a long time ago from my late father, TREAT PEOPLE HOW YOU WOULD WANT TO BE TREATED. Just wanted to say how I feel from a newbie. Hope to learn and contribute when I can. Thanks for reading. Kyle
 
Sicoupe said:
I'm new here ( about a month), I joined this forum to gain knowledge and learn a few things, along with meeting new friends, I have noticed that if your not in a certain (click) you will not be helped if asked a question, there has been a few questions I have asked and with many views, only 1 to a couple have replied, but when certain members ask something there is a ton of replies, just because I'm not at your level of knowledge and experience yet, doesn't mean to over look what I have asked, I will always help answer something if I know or congrat someone with whatever they have done, That is the RIGHT thing to do, I learned a long time ago from my late father, TREAT PEOPLE HOW YOU WOULD WANT TO BE TREATED. Just wanted to say how I feel from a newbie. Hope to learn and contribute when I can. Thanks for reading. Kyle
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You just turned a positive feel good thread, into a negative one smart move. Go complain somewhere else.
 
FivePoint.0 said:
How ironic you mention this, Bill!! I've been working(different deparment) with a guy for 2 years. Never knew he was a vietnam vet until today(a co-worker brought it up out of nowhere). I went up to him and said, " Hey ****, this whole time, I had no clue you're a vietnam veteran. Thank you so much for your service!" He was speachless for a second, then finally said with a lot of emotion, "wow, I really appreciate that, I really do! Thank you so much!!"

:dblthumb2: :props:
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That's awesome, Mark. I know your comments to him made that veteran feel good...and that's what's most important, but how did it make you feel to see his hesitation and emotion? I get that reaction all the time. The hesitation alone tells me they appreciate it.

Anthony@zerboautoworks said:
... I could sit and talk with them all day. I Always thank them for there services and they do light up when you tell them this, but it can spark some long story telling.
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LOL! I could sit and listen to them talk all day as well. It sure can lead to some lengthy conversations, so it's important when approaching a veteran that if you're also in a hurry that you explain it in nice way that you don't want to take up too much of their time and go out of your way not to be rude when trying to go on about your business. This can be tough at times. (Just writing to anyone that may be reading, Anthony. Not trying to single you out.)

Just yesterday I spoke with a veteran in my home town that I'd never had the chance to speak to. I was going down a barely traveled side street when I seen the man working outside. I know and speak to his brother often, even detailed Bill's brother's boat. Bill, Bob's (the veteran) brother had also recently showed me a book that his brothers heroics were written about.

So, when I stopped to say hello we talked fishing briefly. I then told him that I'd known his brother for years, introduced myself, then told him that I'd heard a lot of good things about him and his service in Veitnam flying a Chinook (sp?) flying rescue missions. I thanked him for his service and offered my hand and that's when I had to reach up and turn my truck off. The stories just started flowing from his mouth...I wasn't in a hurry so I parked right smack in the middle of the side street. It was a very interesting 1 hour discussion to say the least...and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Sometimes these veterans are looking for an excuse to talk...release...for a brief moment. It's good for them and it's good for me. It's important to simply offer an ear and listen to what they have to say. Often times it's a very humbling experience for the veteran and for me.

I'm going to try and interview this veteran and write my own story about his life in vietnam. If I do I will write about the things he seemed upset about that the publisher of the book he was in had left out. Their entire stories need to be told, and heard.

Sicoupe said:
I'm new here ( about a month), I joined this forum to gain knowledge and learn a few things, along with meeting new friends, I have noticed that if your not in a certain (click) you will not be helped if asked a question, there has been a few questions I have asked and with many views, only 1 to a couple have replied, but when certain members ask something there is a ton of replies, just because I'm not at your level of knowledge and experience yet, doesn't mean to over look what I have asked, I will always help answer something if I know or congrat someone with whatever they have done, That is the RIGHT thing to do, I learned a long time ago from my late father, TREAT PEOPLE HOW YOU WOULD WANT TO BE TREATED. Just wanted to say how I feel from a newbie. Hope to learn and contribute when I can. Thanks for reading. Kyle
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You have my sincere apology for the impression you've gotten from our fellow forum members here at Autogeek Online. This is the first time I've seen any of your postings.

However, I did notice that you've racked up a few hundred posts since March. Nothing at all wrong with posting and posting often, however, you will most likely find many of the answers to your questions simply by doing a search for a given topic. Sort of like I mentioned about the veterans above except write less...and listen (read threads from the past) more.

Not trying to be rude, rather, give some constructive critisism, you picked the wrong thread to submit such a post. If you have questions in need of answering please start another thread and send me the link, or send me the links to previous posts and/or threads started by you...and send me the links via a private message and I'll do my best to help you. If I can't help you, perhaps I can guide you to another forum member who can.

Anthony@zerboautoworks said:
You just turned a positive feel good thread, into a negative one smart move. Go complain somewhere else.
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I understand you feelings, but it's all good...
 
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