IMPORTANT to say please and thank you...

@amelly (1554)
Malaysia
June 22, 2010 6:01am CST
P's and Q;s..these two things is so important in our lives..it also shows someone's attitude whether they say it or could not been bothered with it..frankly i don't like people ask for my help or maybe getting something from me and then just leave..hello..so rude!..what about you?do you feel offended with such people?sometime people can get mad about this two small things..beside,what is so hard to say please and thank you..??.i just don't get it why sometimes my friends 'forgot' to say these things..do you agree with me?
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13 responses
@redhotpogo (4401)
• United States
22 Jun 10
Its very important to say please and thank you. Its the respectful thing to do. Even if you don't like what the person has done or given you, if they meant well, its nice to let them know that you appreciate them. Its not about the thing they gave you, its about them. Even if its not a big deal, like you feel its part of their job, you should still thank them. The person that rings up your groceries, thank them, the person that takes your order, thank them, etc. Something as simple as showing appreciation can really mean alot to someone, and they'll have a better day, which in return they'll be more likely to do the same thing to the next person, until you find people are being friendlier and more respectful towards you as well.
@amelly (1554)
• Malaysia
22 Jun 10
i like you said..'its the respectful thing to do'..sure is right!yes..sometimes when you say thank you and smile..somehow you give the feeling of joy to that person..it is so meaningful..with a simple .thank you'..i do agree 1oo% with you...thanks for giving such a nice respond..appreciate it a lot..
• United States
22 Jun 10
You're very welcome amelly, and thank you both for responding to me.
@amelly (1554)
• Malaysia
22 Jun 10
anytime redhotpogo..it takes seconds to be nice and also second to say please and thank you..isn;t it easy??
@llbo1981 (1237)
• China
23 Jun 10
Yes,what you said is just the same to me.Many people said,if you leave your country to another country,you should say thank you in that country's language.This is very important to do that.When you said thank you and please to people,they will become very happy to help you.
@amelly (1554)
• Malaysia
23 Jun 10
true ya know..when i went to japan two years ago.people there were so polite and they got a very good hospitality...they always bow to show their thanks...
@jugsjugs (12967)
22 Jun 10
I think tht it is always right to say please aswell as thank you no matter who you are saying it to.I have always made my children say please aswell as thank you since they were very tiny.I think that people should teach their children to say these words aswell as when they do not say the words they should refresh their minds.I never forget to say please aswell as thank you.
@amelly (1554)
• Malaysia
23 Jun 10
yes..thanks for saying that you never forget to say please and thanks jugs2..i think it is necessary to impliment your children to say such things when it is needed..
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
22 Jun 10
I will always believe that it is important to say please and thank you. This shows that we haave manners. It shows that we can be polite instead of being rude.
@amelly (1554)
• Malaysia
23 Jun 10
yes...sometimes people do get sensitive over this small matter..
@aguas_aj (498)
• Philippines
22 Jun 10
Those 2 simple words can create ones impression to a person, it shows her attitude and breeding in some ways. Sometimes, I get mad to people who is so rubbish to ask a favor but don't know how to say please or even say thank you afterward. as if, im obligated to do, what he/she favorably ask. It shows what kind of family training she/he had
@amelly (1554)
• Malaysia
23 Jun 10
yes..that is why it shows someone upbringing and when they do that simple things..we can expect them to be such polite and manners are important to them in such way they apply it in daily lives..
@ench815 (465)
• Philippines
22 Jun 10
I believe that please and thank you are the basics of good manner and right conduct. I also think that it is easier to ask anybody for something when you say please. Then to say thank you after they've done something for you is the least you can do to show gratitude. It will definitely make them feel good to have done it for you. My mother taught me to say these words from the moment I could talk and I did the same for my children. It is certainly more gratifying to be a mother when I hear them use these words to me and to other people as well. I understand how you feel about this matter. But maybe, just maybe, your friends are so very comfortable with your relationship that they sometimes forget to use their P's and Q's. I am not sure if it's alright but it is possible to jokingly remind them of it.
@amelly (1554)
• Malaysia
23 Jun 10
yes..sometimes i don;t mind if they really forgot to say it..ya know you can tell from their expression whether they forgot it on purpose or not..you are a mother now..so sweet..
@youless (112103)
• Guangzhou, China
22 Jun 10
The polite attitude shall be beneficial to anywhere. It is important to say thank you and please. It reminds me of a primarcy school. They say even if the children learn nothing there, but at least they learn the politeness. The truth is this primary school is one of the best schools here. I love China
@amelly (1554)
• Malaysia
23 Jun 10
yes..you also remind me the time when i;m in primary school..kids learn fast and when teachers or parents remind them to say these to things..surely they will say it all the time..
@Rainegurl (2156)
• Philippines
22 Jun 10
I like saying please and thank you. I also like it when I get pleasant response to my please and a nice "you are welcome". There are times when I get irked when I do not get a please or thank you and I see the need to chide the person for not having proper manners. I try to be patient most of the time though. Cheers!
@amelly (1554)
• Malaysia
22 Jun 10
yes..it is sure is simple and easy..it's just a matter of saying it or ignoring the importance of saying it..and makind a bad impression of yourself..patience do pay..have a nice day...
@delkar (1712)
• Romania
22 Jun 10
If we would be all polite, we would have a better world. In my country, Romania, but in just one city, as i know, it`s a campain to make poeple be more polite and it reminds them that it`s nice to say "buna ziua" hello and good bye " la revedere" . Sibiu it`s a city that wants to be always on top. It was in 2007 the capital of cuture .
@amelly (1554)
• Malaysia
22 Jun 10
so nice to know that..how to pronounce it??people that live there must be so polite right..
@dian21 (606)
• Philippines
22 Jun 10
These two words are very simple and would mean a lot to someone who is trying to help. It's part of ethics that everybody should be aware of. It also happened to me a lot of times when people just don't recognize what I'm doing just by simply saying thank you or they don't know how to ask for something politely. It is really annoying for me.
@amelly (1554)
• Malaysia
23 Jun 10
yes..and it sometimes make people angry and believe it or not these two simple things can lead to a fight..just because that person didn't say please or thank u...
@zaiaku (19)
• Philippines
22 Jun 10
i got friends that doesnt say thanks for doing a favor for them i just dont mind it ill reserve their thanks as a debt.
@amelly (1554)
• Malaysia
22 Jun 10
really??i should do that sometimes.thanks for giving me an idea..
• India
22 Jun 10
I would say its important.Its just courtesy a sweet gesture and we dont hav to pay anything to do that.I dont get offended when someone doesnt use these words but i pity them. It just shows their upbringing.
@amelly (1554)
• Malaysia
22 Jun 10
yes..it is totally free..i am you don't have to pay whenever you want to say it..just spit it out!!about the upbringing part..i do agree because parents should teach their children to use p's and q's since a little age or they won;t be able to do it so when they grow up
22 Jun 10
i agree with u friend... i will provide all my help if it s asked so.. if it s asked rudely,,, i will simply avoid those people.. it s a very good habit to practice saying please and thank you....
@amelly (1554)
• Malaysia
23 Jun 10
yes..sure is..and everybody will love you by simply saying that...thanks for agreeing with me!!appreciate it a lot!