tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post5763835721891052988..comments2023-09-24T11:26:16.606-04:00Comments on The Middle Ages: Grateful For GratitudeDeb and Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444390852070865517noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-29476888484086128922012-07-10T08:06:47.926-04:002012-07-10T08:06:47.926-04:00Aww...April.
I'm worse at receiving than at g...Aww...April. <br />I'm worse at receiving than at giving.^^Beckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11056971028004881629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-51968427829557292712012-07-10T08:05:39.838-04:002012-07-10T08:05:39.838-04:00Barbara...awww thank you! :) You're so lovely....Barbara...awww thank you! :) You're so lovely.^^<br />Let's spread gratitude!Beckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11056971028004881629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-20100690405174613052012-07-10T08:04:17.411-04:002012-07-10T08:04:17.411-04:00Steph, I hate that!
Why do they have to chat with...Steph, I hate that! <br />Why do they have to chat with friends instead of being nice to customers? Annoys me every time...<br /><br />Aww, loved your last sentence! =) You're right.Beckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11056971028004881629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-77830150749599174882012-07-10T08:03:27.737-04:002012-07-10T08:03:27.737-04:00I don't think it's silly. ;)
I use to do t...I don't think it's silly. ;)<br />I use to do that, too...whenever my friends act strange or do things I don't appreciate (like you know..serious stuff - no crimes, though), I say to them: Don't worry...no matter what I will love you, and don't judge you. <br />I'm very loyal.^^Beckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11056971028004881629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-78327285055340286142012-07-10T00:44:02.152-04:002012-07-10T00:44:02.152-04:00She is six :) She is so adorable! (Thank you for p...She is six :) She is so adorable! (Thank you for positive feedback ;) )Kaskuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09551403219738694648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-35157691151872182212012-07-09T22:02:17.155-04:002012-07-09T22:02:17.155-04:00You've always made us feel very appreciated he...You've always made us feel very appreciated here and express yourself so well. Let me know if you can stretch outside your comfort zone in real life ... and how it feels. Thank you!!!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-61831163391174288522012-07-09T22:00:54.651-04:002012-07-09T22:00:54.651-04:00As I said to April, I think it's baby steps an...As I said to April, I think it's baby steps and practice. Both ways gets easier. And is obviously appreciated. And lovely. And happy. And good. And... :) Thanks, Aimee, for being so great!!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-23198907569474640452012-07-09T21:59:28.794-04:002012-07-09T21:59:28.794-04:00Yup, I hear you, sweetie. But baby steps, right? A...Yup, I hear you, sweetie. But baby steps, right? And so great to see you, April!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-86662213977173551772012-07-09T21:00:40.284-04:002012-07-09T21:00:40.284-04:00If this is "silly", I LOVE it, Holly!! S...If this is "silly", I LOVE it, Holly!! So sweet. And the best answer/response ever. I'm going to keep that one tucked away.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-60420498634153895092012-07-09T20:59:43.064-04:002012-07-09T20:59:43.064-04:00Becki, I think you made perfect sense and I so app...Becki, I think you made perfect sense and I so appreciate your honesty and thoughts here! I always find what you say amazing and sincere and to the point. As for the politeness thing, that drives me crazy too. Thankfully, we don't have to follow their lead, but can make our own rules :)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-82064910007242407962012-07-09T20:46:00.017-04:002012-07-09T20:46:00.017-04:00Dawn, I am ever so grateful for your amazing prese...Dawn, I am ever so grateful for your amazing presence here on the blog -- and the glimpses we get of you out in the real world. Definitely true that some people are oblivious jerks (oh yes), but I think the thanking part is a good place to start, regardless, right?Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-89718804356517921642012-07-09T20:37:22.176-04:002012-07-09T20:37:22.176-04:00You do, Cheryl, I've always noticed that about...You do, Cheryl, I've always noticed that about you. Such a perfect example to us all!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-85982303243463933592012-07-09T20:24:49.478-04:002012-07-09T20:24:49.478-04:00Oh, Molly, I know we all go through that strange f...Oh, Molly, I know we all go through that strange fear of rejection thing (or whatever it is that prevents us from taking up too much space with those around us), but I think it would be a wonderful and lovely thing to acknowledge your gratitude about her kind offer. Good luck! (and thanks for sharing this)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-43377377708266190102012-07-09T20:22:52.553-04:002012-07-09T20:22:52.553-04:00We do, Roz, just make sure you soak up your fair s...We do, Roz, just make sure you soak up your fair share too, baby!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-73687597567954041842012-07-09T20:10:19.143-04:002012-07-09T20:10:19.143-04:00Glad to be here, Barbara!!Glad to be here, Barbara!!Stephnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-45423920924192407982012-07-09T20:08:48.596-04:002012-07-09T20:08:48.596-04:00Becki, I think there are people all over the world...Becki, I think there are people all over the world who just don't show respect. Then there are people that do. Humans are very odd beings!!<br />I have been in shops here in the states and have the owner never look at me. I've had then sit there, on their phone having a chat while I, and others, are waiting to pay. Rudeness is everywhere, my friend. But so is kindness.Stephnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-39248029654447055962012-07-09T19:56:43.763-04:002012-07-09T19:56:43.763-04:00Ahh if we are sharing our gratitude I must say tha...Ahh if we are sharing our gratitude I must say that this bolg is the top of my list:)<br />But I am very very shy. I make sure to say thank you to my mom when ever she cooks dinner and I am good at remembering to say thanks when my parents or grandparents buy me something. but other than those times I am painfully shy. But now that I thought about it for here I guess I can work on that a bit : )<br />Glad the birthdays all went well :)Kelly from NJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11695507266814571692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-40025084198811445342012-07-09T19:46:52.995-04:002012-07-09T19:46:52.995-04:00LOVE this!! Oh my god, how sweet. Thanks, Bernadet...LOVE this!! Oh my god, how sweet. Thanks, Bernadette!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-12203957700901967172012-07-09T19:46:10.205-04:002012-07-09T19:46:10.205-04:00Oh, Kasku, this story is adorable!! How old is she...Oh, Kasku, this story is adorable!! How old is she??? (and of course what you're doing is right -- you have such great instincts)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-65747914539479635492012-07-09T19:43:47.424-04:002012-07-09T19:43:47.424-04:00Maybe we need to practice letting the gratitude si...Maybe we need to practice letting the gratitude sink in -- even when it's for "just doing our job". Maybe we can still blush and maybe even brush it away with a gentle thank you, but deep down, we should really take it in. I think that should be our next "task" :) Thanks, Steph, for being here in your wonderful way!!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-32734999401237408382012-07-09T18:59:22.252-04:002012-07-09T18:59:22.252-04:00It sounds like you had a wonderful birthday, Barb,...It sounds like you had a wonderful birthday, Barb, good for you!<br />I have to admit I find it hard to communicate gratitude with strangers. And to receive it, from anyone, is supremely difficult. Like you, Deb, I find myself praying for more grace to handle it with. It gets very awkward for me. But hey, it'll come and one day I'll be able to receive and pass it on to strangers =)Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16572155707631091585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-12848417093830294622012-07-09T18:23:16.311-04:002012-07-09T18:23:16.311-04:00Good to hear you had a good birthday, Barb! And t...Good to hear you had a good birthday, Barb! And to answer your questions:<br /><br />1) Yes, yes, yes, I am far too shy shy to share with strangers. Which should come as no surprise, since I'm as far from being a people person as one can possibly get.<br /><br />2) On those rare occasions when I do share my gratitude, the reaction is usually surprise that I've actually opened my mouth and said something. But aside from that, the response is almost always positive.<br /><br />3) The receiving end? Not so good at it. But Deb has inspired me to try and become better at it, so we'll see how it goes.<br /><br />Please don't get me wrong, I feel gratitude often (well, not so much lately, but that's a story for another day). It's the sharing that really throws me for a loop... *sigh*Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945954352194416417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-52992018027569905522012-07-09T17:49:12.173-04:002012-07-09T17:49:12.173-04:00I'm feeling a bit silly. :)
so here's my...I'm feeling a bit silly. :)<br /><br />so here's my short silly responses to the questions:<br /><br />1. Absolutely not!!! I'm a huge fan of random acts of kindness!<br />2. It depends. Some people are like yay, you're being super nice. And other times people are like, what's in it for you??<br />3. It is totally awesome!!!! I recently posted a thing on Facebook about how I am promising to be a good, nonjudgmental friend (several people close to me are going through some rough patches/making REALLY stupid decisions and it's hard to be objective sometimes), and it just boiled down to "I don't care how screwed up you think you are, I love you and I'm still going to be your friend. I will not judge you." That's it. That was about 10 minutes ago and already i've had people comment saying "thank you" and "you have a great attitude". <br /><br />It goes a long way. It really does. :)Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01978291067668508362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-56168332580558082082012-07-09T15:45:58.506-04:002012-07-09T15:45:58.506-04:00I think that gratitude is very important. You show...I think that gratitude is very important. You show others your respect, and show them that they are important, that what they do is good and welcomed and wanted.<br /><br />I'm not too shy to show gratitude, though it depends...I try to say Thank you whenever possible (it's not real gratitude, it's more polite? Although that sounds dissembling - but it's not). <br /><br />But when somebody does/says something that really makes me happy, I show gratitude. I like to smile at people, and hug them (well, not complete passing-by-strangers), and thank them...<br /><br />I feel as if everything I wrote down doesn't make sense at all...my mind is kind of blank. Sorry...<br /><br />Anyway, I like receiving gratitude, although sometimes it makes me feel uncomfortable, because I really love helping other people. It's enough, if I can make someone happy, and it doesn't matter, if that's a good friend, or a stranger asking for directions or how to buy a train ticket (small things count, right?)...<br /><br />And for me it's more important to receive gratitude from a friend than a stranger (I feel stupid?). Because, when you know that your friends really need you and want you in their lives...it's a feeling I appreciate most...maybe because it's so rare, and I always absorb these moments.<br /><br />BTW are there differences between different countries? I don't think that Germany is a very polite country...most people are pushing and don't care about the others. And I really hate it, when you're in a shop, and the assistant doesn't even look at you, or doesn't say hello or goodbye...that's just rude. When I was in England everybody constantly said Thank you...I don't know if that's honest, or if they're just used to doing that.<br /><br />I better stop now...<br /><br />But: I am very, very, very grateful that you write this blog. I love to read your stories, to comment, and to read what others think. It's amazing. =)Beckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11056971028004881629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-27118484010536586942012-07-09T14:50:55.174-04:002012-07-09T14:50:55.174-04:00I'm about as shy as Deb is when it comes to sh...I'm about as shy as Deb is when it comes to showing gratitude, as I'm sure a few people here can attest to. Sometimes, it's all you can do, and you hope it's enough to get the message across that what they've done is appreciated, sometimes beyond measure.<br /><br />What has taken me a while to get used to is when people thank me. I've finally gotten into the habit of responding with, "You're welcome." It doesn't over-complicate things. It doesn't blow anyone off or make them feel silly for saying it to me.<br /> <br />If people don't thank me, I (now) think, "Well, maybe they're preoccupied with something else." And sometimes they're just oblivious jerks.<br /><br />But I'll still thank the next person.Dawnhttp://boom-child.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com