How often do you say ‘thank you’?

One of the important things of being a project manager, at least a certified project manager through PMI, means imbibing the code of ethics. Code of ethics mandates PMs to acknowledge and give credit where it's due. Every time you renew your certification you *have* to renew the code of ethics, barring nothing. Given this, it is important to say "thank you" symbolically, verbally, gesturally and any other way you can. I try my best to keep the acknowledgements in track, whether it be a presentation where I have to "borrow" pictures from somewhere or call out the contribution of a fellow worker.

I feel, even outside of being a PM, a thank you as an acknowledgement, appreciation goes a very long way in building great teams, fosters trust and healthy and long lasting relationships, and communication channels which don't disappear overnight. Thank early, thank often, but don't overdo it. It sends wrong messages.

One should not shy away from saying 'thank you' when it is well deserved by the other person. One should be open and prompt to appreciate the efforts and give full credit to and help him achieve eminence in the company.

My rules of thumb are:

1. Please and thank you in verbal and written communication


2. You're welcome in verbal communication.


3. Use person's name as reasonably often as I can in communication.

Anupam - "Thank you" for posting this question :)

I say thank you as a natural reaction to others when something pleasing to me is said, given or any interaction that shows requires the use of courtesy.