Desert Diva

Showing Gratitude to People Who Work with You

1. Write a hand-written thank you note, acknowledging things you value about them and their work.

2. Offer to lighten their workload in some way if you are able.

3. Bring back lunch for them if you know they’re working hard and likely haven’t had a chance to grab something.

4. If you’re running a meeting, keep it short to show them you appreciate and respect their time.

5. Ask them about their lives instead of always being all business. This doesn’t mean you need to pry into personal matters; it just means showing an interest in who they are as people.

6. Be the calm, light voice in a stressful situation.

7. Give them flowers to brighten their desk.

8. Let their superior know how they’re doing a great job and making a great contribution.

9. Listen fully if they’re having a difficult day, and recognize if they need space to figure things out on their own, not advice or help.

10. Remember the little things can make a big difference!

Wisdom compliments of Tiny Buddha

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Showing Gratitude to People Who Serve You

1. Give a larger tip than usual.

2. If they have a tip jar, include a thoughtful note of appreciation along with your coins or bills.

3. Smile when you order or enlist their assistance. Smiles are contagious, so give one away!

4. If they serve you regularly, acknowledge something they always do well—like work efficiently or stay calm under pressure.

5. Exhibit patience, even if you’re in a hurry.

6. Let their superior know they do an outstanding job.

7. Keep their workplace clean—for example, at a coffee shop, clean up after yourself at the sugar stand.

8. Offer to get a coffee for them, if it’s someone working in or outside your home.

9. If you have their contact information, send an email of appreciation—and let them know you just wanted to express your gratitude, so they don’t need to write back.

10. Praise them in some way and/or recommend them to people you know.

Wisdom compliments of Tiny Buddha

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Showing Gratitude to People Who Challenge You

1. Fully listen to what they have to say, instead of forming your rebuttal in your head and waiting to speak.

2. Thank them for introducing you to a new way to look at things, even if you still don’t agree.

3. Pinpoint something you admire about their commitment to their beliefs—even if you don’t hold them, as well.

4. Resist the urge to tell them they’re wrong.

5. Challenge them right back to be the best they can be, with love and positive intentions.

6. If they inspired you to push outside your comfort zone, thank them for inspiring you to take a risk, and let them know how it paid off.

7. Write an (anomynous or unpublished -cjc) blog post about how they helped you see things differently and dedicate it to them.

8. Use the lesson this person teaches you through your interactions, whether it’s patience, compassion, or courage.

9. Introduce them to someone who may challenge them and help them grow, as they’ve done for you.

10. Let them know how you appreciate when they challenge you in a loving, non-confrontational way—and if they don’t do that, be calm and kind when you ask them to do that going forward.

Wisdom compliments of Tiny Buddha

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