He politely thanks Joanne for the advice and proceeds to talk to the manager. He decides to discuss this with his colleague, Joanne, who advises him to talk to the manager and tell her about the issue. He is already working on 3 projects, and the 4th one has just too much for him. John is in total disarray with the new project. Like it or not, thanking someone for lending a hand or even as simple as giving you advice is key to healthy mutual respect. And respecting the time anybody expends on you is your fundamental responsibility in a humane society. – Mark TwainĪ touch of gratitude and courtesy always goes a long way in building and maintaining relationships. Kindness is the language the deaf can hear, and the blind can see.