Credit must be given

Dear sir:
This is that guy who wears the plaid barrett, that goes by the name Bob Cottam, or more specific, “Rapid Robert,” as shown on the front of my truck.
The topic that I have on my mind, and have for a long time, is the word “credit.” There is obviously the monetary credit, and verbal credit, and just plain credit to people.
It is so difficult for people to give other people credit. But it’s so simple because all you have to do is smile and say “Thanks,” or maybe thanks a lot. And probably after a final conversation and your final exit, turn again and say “Thanks again.”
It makes that person feel good and feel warm all over.
There are many examples, such as:
•someone does you a favour and you say thanks (it’s so simple but effective);
•possibly someone has gone to a lot of work organizing a business, and has erected a nice building to house that business, give him or her credit by saying “That’s nice and a credit to our community”; or
•possibly someone has taken great pride and gone to a lot of work to fix their yard, plant flowers, and cut the grass, and it is so simple to say, “That’s nice. You have done a good job.”
The look on that recipient’s face is worth it all!
Credit has to be given. For example, if you owed me $5 and you gave it to me, but I didn’t give you credit, the books would always show that you owed me the $5.
I won’t dwell on this any further but think about it.
To say thanks, or give credit, is so gratifying to them, and to yourself, and the smile and recognition from that person on perhaps your next meeting, makes it all worthwhile.
Think about it.
Signed,
Bob Cottam
(“Rapid Robert”)