July 20, 2016 : Most of us learned to say thank you at an early age. Our parents, caregivers, elementary school teachers, and other adults would often tack on a "what do you say?" after we received something. While the drills should make saying thanks an almost involuntary response in any situation where you are the recipient, an expression of gratitude?especially at work?can be hard to come by.
A survey of just over 2,000 people conducted in 2012 revealed that only 10% reported saying thanks to a colleague every day, and 7% to a boss. The survey from the John Templeton Foundation, a nonprofit research organization, found that 60% of respondents said they "either never express gratitude at work or do so perhaps once a year."
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