Express gratitude to connect

Let’s continue talking about emotionally intelligent communication.

Buying apples at the farmer’s market, the woman at the register smiled, looked me in the eyes, and said, “Thank you for supporting local farmers, and my family.”

Wow, I thought. I’m impacting other people!

She let me know what needs of hers I was filling. 

That connection is itself a very real human need. 

When expressing appreciation, we should share with the other person how their actions met our needs. 

It seems so simple, but emotionally intelligent people understand that gratitude is key to contentment and charisma. It leaves people feeling good about you. 

So find an opportunity today to express your appreciation…and the why behind it.