Something has been in my mind lately... Of all the words that I can say to others, why are there some words more difficult to say than others? If one thinks about it, it usually have to do with personal things. Well, in case you are wondering which 3 words I mean, it's actually "I'm sorry", "I love you" and "Thank you". I'll focus more on "Thank you" for this post.
Why do people find it difficult to say "Thank you"? Is it due to the fact that many people expects to be served? Or is it due to the mindset that since they done it for me, it's not necessary to actually verbally acknowledge the fact for whatever was done. I believe it's more of the first mindset. This can be contributed to what I call the IMM (I-Me-Myself) mindset. This kind of self-centeredness is dangerous to anyone. It will create what will eventually lead to apathy*.
However, when someone have the 2nd mindset, I feel that this means that the person has taken the other person for granted. Imagine a scenario in a restuarant.
Waiter:"Can I help you Sir?"
Man:"I would like a glass of water to start with."
Waiter:"Certainly. Please wait for a while."
After bringing the water;
Waiter:"Here you go, Sir."
Man:"......" (goes on with his own business)
It's basic courtesy to reply back to this with a "Thanks", yet I failed to observe this in many people around me; and I myself also am guilty of this. Yet when people fail to acknowledge what I've done, I do not feel happy about that. I guess to change those people around me, I must be the 1st to change myself. Only then can I influence those around me to be a more caring individual for the society.
Words for the post:
*apathy: absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement.
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