Thanks for job well done

[pegkerr]

I sent off a copy of Swans with a letter to Jacob Reitan, a columnist for Lavender, the local gay periodical. He writes the column "Faith in Action," and I've been quite interested in his observations and thoughts about spiritual/religious issues in the gay community. He was certainly covering territory that I found myself exploring while writing Swans. So, geek-like, I sent him a mash note and my book saying, hey, I think your writing is cool. Bravo.

Tell me about an occasion when you've reached out to say, "Way to go, job well done" to a person you don't even know.

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[pegkerr.livejournal.com]

I try to make it a point to say thank you to people I encounter during the day who are in the service industry, such as waiters, or grocery sackers...especially people who have looked me in the eye and smiled and said hi and did a really good job or helped me above and beyond the call of duty. I've worked in the service industry and know what a thankless job it can be and how you can be treated so anonymously and how a sincere thank you from a stranger can really lift your day.

I like to do this, too, but you know what's even more fun? Ask to speak to the manager, and tell him or hew what a great job the employee did. That makes the praise doubly sweet.

[chamisa.livejournal.com]

I like to do this, too, but you know what's even more fun? Ask to speak to the manager, and tell him or hew what a great job the employee did. That makes the praise doubly sweet.

Excellent advice, thank you. I shall endeavor to do this next time I'm in this situation. :-)