Don’t mention it How many times have you said this or, that someone has said it to you? It is a response spoken when a person has appreciated a selfless deed that has been done. What you are actually saying is, ‘There’s no need to thank me, in fact, there is no need to even mention it as I was glad to help’.
The conversation came up recently when speaking to a painter mate of mine that I’ve been helping out (not quite sure why I call him a mate as he keeps mentioning how my business books are a great way for keeping his table level). He thanked me and said that he greatly appreciates the chats and advice I give him. This is when I replied, ‘That’s OK! Don’t mention it’.
When you do things in life that you love and are passionate about, it makes you feel great as a person. You don’t need or require a response from an act, as the act itself fulfils you. On this occasion though, truth be told, it was nice to hear the ‘thankyou’ and was really glad he did ‘mention it’. An appreciation from a person when not expected, gives you the urge to carry on in what you’re doing. It is the same with volunteers. They give up their time for the love of it as they enjoy helping people in need. They don’t expect recognition or a ‘thankyou’, and they don’t do it for the recognition or a ‘thankyou’, but deep down inside, it makes them feel good to be recognised for what they do and be thanked you for it.
2020 August Issue | 37
