Some folks just can't figure out when to shut up and say thank you I feel sorry for folks like that
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Some people fail to recognize good manners and say thank you, which invites pity.
- In plain terms
- People who don't know when to shut up or say thank you deserve pity.
- What can you take from it?
- Gratitude and timing define social grace.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you say thank you enough?
- When should you stay quiet?
Another view
Silence is sometimes better than forced thanks.
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