Compliments, recognition, and appreciation (what a mouth full!)

It's interesting, or maybe a better word is sad, at how little people compliment others. A couple days ago I thanked my teacher for an interesting lecture, and told him I enjoyed it. I hadn't really thought about the comment, it just kinda came out when I walked past him. The look on his face was a look of shock. He latter sat down and talked with me while I was waiting for my other class. Clearly, he was excited that I showed excitement for what he was teaching, and appreciation for the work he was putting into it. Now don't get this post wrong, I didn't write this to make a point on how thoughtful Styles is toward other people's feelings. Like previously mentioned, that comment I made to him was just a flippant remark. What I said was true, but I didn't say it for the sole purpose of making my professor feel like he was appreciated. No, my point is that it is so easy to get caught up with 'Me' 'I' and 'Myself' that we tend to forget to pay attention to those around us. What wonderful things a simple 'Thank You!" can do to a person. So I challenge anyone who may read this to find one person who does a lot for you, and let them know you appreciate them. Who knows? Maybe you'll make it a habit. ;-)