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brightpearl · 07-24-2007, 01:34 AM

I've said what needs saying privately, but I'd like to express my appreciation to TinaBina for starting this thread.

I used to take it for granted that things go this way, in this order:
feeling of generosity -->giving->gratitude -->offer of thanks.
But several weeks ago, while at a restaurant, I noticed that sometimes the whole thing goes in reverse. I say thanks, and feel gratitude. It may prompt someone to give me something, and then they may feel generous toward me.

Gratitude is a funny thing.

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07-24-2007, 01:34 AM	#4
brightpearl Rhinoceros fan Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8,749	I've said what needs saying privately, but I'd like to express my appreciation to TinaBina for starting this thread. I used to take it for granted that things go this way, in this order: feeling of generosity -->giving->gratitude -->offer of thanks. But several weeks ago, while at a restaurant, I noticed that sometimes the whole thing goes in reverse. I say thanks, and feel gratitude. It may prompt someone to give me something, and then they may feel generous toward me. Gratitude is a funny thing.