Two Words

 

I bought two sachets of coffee and two pieces of eggs at a neighborhood store. The sales girl was pretty. But then, I changed my perception of her right after she handed me the remains of my P100 bill. That was because, she never thanked me for my purchase. You see, I always have issues with people who do not say thank you and please. The former is a sign of gratitude and the latter signifies respect, sometimes humility. I base my perception of people in their ability to say these words and how they say these. I have friends who told me once that it is not actually what you say that counts, but how say it that matters. But I surely give emphasis on both.

Anyway, the inability of people to mumble these beautiful magical words disappointed me for a time. But then I realized, you cannot blame them or scold them for that because it all goes back to how they were raised. It is a matter of attitude. When you grow up in a grateful family, centered on respect and faith, these magical words become like second skin to you----you feel naked if you cannot say them everytime a favor is granted or when you ask for one.

I am not sure, but it was either Pope Benedict XVI or his successor Pope Francis who said that there are only two words that you need to be successful in this world : Thank you and Please. I so agree. It is because, being able to deliver these words whenever the need arises will surely bring you to places. Who will turn against you when you are respectful? We all love grateful individuals. And when we love, we only want the best for the person to whom we feel such affection to.

If you have been saying these words even before reading this piece CONGRATULATIONS. I am sure you have been receiving favors one after the other, grateful people are blessed in various aspects of their lives. But if you are among those who find it burdensome to mumble these words, your time is RIGHT NOW! You can still change the course of your journey in this world. I am sure, you have never been successful. If you are, I am certain you are not truly happy. But worry not because there is always a time for people who want to be good and do good.

As for that sales girl, the downside is I will not be coming back to their store for some time because I abhor ungrateful people. And when I finally return there but she is still the same, I would take it as an opportunity to teach her in a nice way, so she can learn and change the course of her journey too. Remember, you  have the power to change your life. Just learn to appreciate the beauty of being grateful and respectful. When you have already learned, be ready for not stop downpour of blessings and grace.