It's like a fresh breath of air, a new lease on life. It helps make the hard work and long hours worth the sacrifice. When a coworker does a good job planning a company luncheon, send a note. If you want to move the action up several notches and use some heavy artillery to give someone a special pat on the back, send a small gift such as flowers or a fruit basket. It is a tough world, but we can help soften the bumps for each other through simple human gratitude.
Little things mean a lot.
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