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DirkGently

(12,151 posts)
9. Good going. I try to leave positive feedback when possible, too.
Sat Dec 29, 2012, 11:55 PM
Dec 2012

People don't hesitate to complain when a worker doesn't meet their expectations. We shouldn't be shy to throw compliments around either.

Looking after each other. [View all] no_hypocrisy Dec 2012 OP
Agree totally. I have done this for years, my mom taught me the importance of giving recognition. peacebird Dec 2012 #1
I too have done this for years. And in places that accept tips, I go out of my way... graham4anything Dec 2012 #2
I've made a point of complimenting people to their bosses garthranzz Dec 2012 #3
just the act of thanking people in thankless jobs can almost bring them to tears. alphafemale Dec 2012 #4
Absolutely. Chorophyll Dec 2012 #5
Thanks for the reminder. JDPriestly Dec 2012 #6
I always do this - whether it's the cable guy or at a store... the only time a manager hears jillan Dec 2012 #7
Attaboys have real power Mopar151 Dec 2012 #8
Good going. I try to leave positive feedback when possible, too. DirkGently Dec 2012 #9
So true. sarchasm Dec 2012 #10
I am a firm believer in 'complaining' when something is not up to my expectations. Stonepounder Dec 2012 #11
Good for you ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2012 #12
I always do this. eggplant Dec 2012 #13
Cynical me. Maybe the mgr will be afraid she is after her/his job and find a way to terminate her. ErikJ Dec 2012 #14
Not in this case. Woman was in her Sixties. no_hypocrisy Dec 2012 #16
K&R n/t Beartracks Dec 2012 #15
Hubby and I did this a week or so ago. We were at a local hamburger joint and the madmom Dec 2012 #17
Thanks. Good reminder to accentuate the positive. n/t JimDandy Dec 2012 #18
and acknowledge them face to face as well. Voice for Peace Dec 2012 #19
this is one of my favorite things to do renate Dec 2012 #20
I wish it were true in my world... humbled_opinion Dec 2012 #21
no_hypocrisy Iwillnevergiveup Dec 2012 #22
great post!!!!! spanone Dec 2012 #23
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