“Thank you” and “I’m sorry”

Jul 27th, 2006 by Accidental Thinker

Two pretty underutilized phrases in the English language, if you ask me. I wonder sometimes why it’s so hard to express gratitude to others or own up to our mistakes. It doesn’t have to be eloquent. A simple, heartfelt "thank you" or "I’m sorry" delivered with feeling can do so much to brighten someone’s day or mend fences.

So here’s your mission for today, should you choose to accept it: Say "thank you" or "I’m sorry" to someone who deserves it, and mean it.

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15 Responses to ““Thank you” and “I’m sorry””

on 27 Jul 2006 at 11:56 am1Karen

What a fabulous idea, I will do just that.

One a side note, thank you for this positive message.
on 27 Jul 2006 at 3:52 pm2Jolynn

That is actually excellent advice. Sometimes I think to myself how I like someones shirt or maybe I think their hair looks good and that’s it. I think it, but don’t say it. I have been making an effort to not just think those things. I know how I feel good after hearing that. I need to do it more often!
on 28 Jul 2006 at 9:53 am3Paul N.

A real good idea. It’s especially important for me to say those little words to My first Wife.

Thank you for a short but significant post.
on 28 Jul 2006 at 10:12 am4cassie-b

will do – thanks for the reminder.
on 28 Jul 2006 at 12:39 pm5Mike

That’s a good lesson toward success – realizing the secret of success is sincerity. Once you can fake that you’ve got it made.

‘ sorry, Monique! Have a great weekend. 😉
on 28 Jul 2006 at 4:18 pm6LAZY Blogger

Monique ~ THANK-YOU for reminding me! But the truth I’M SORRY, but I just can’t do it! ~ jb///
on 28 Jul 2006 at 7:03 pm7poopie

Yeah..very true. Thank you for reminding us 🙂
on 29 Jul 2006 at 6:34 am8Herb

I always try to say “thank you” but apologizing means admitting I’m wrong about something…

BTW, Thank you for stopping by, I’m sorry I don’t update very frequently.
on 30 Jul 2006 at 3:41 am9jona

I too am a great believer that little words are the ones which make the big differences :o)

Off to follow your advice!
on 30 Jul 2006 at 9:12 am10Fred

Mission soon to be accomplished. I owe a “thank you” to a few folks who will be here later today.
on 30 Jul 2006 at 5:05 pm11bornfool

I’m a few days late but I will accept the challenge.
on 30 Jul 2006 at 9:15 pm12Rachel

Hi, Just popped over from FTS’ bloggers crossword. I totally agree – Thank you and sorry are totally underutilized in today’s society.
on 31 Jul 2006 at 9:47 pm13Peach

Wonderful message Monique! Thanks! And I’m sorry I have been so remiss in visiting your sight but I will try to do better. (I would have said the same thing even if your post hadn’t mentioned it…honestly!)
on 01 Aug 2006 at 9:33 am14cassie-b

Will do
Thank you for the suggestion.

Cas
on 02 Aug 2006 at 12:41 am15Karin

Thank you! For reminding us that simple words are powerful 🙂