In nightfall that day, my son suddenly told me excitedly on phone, “Dad, I am telling you a good news! I have been employed!” Greatly surprised, I could not wait to ask him, “What’s the whole matter?”My son told me that he received another text saying that he was employed. My son felt very confused about it, so he made a call to the company for inquiry. Actually the first text sent to my son was also part of the test in the interview. Three men received the same text this morning and only my son’s reply was satisfying to the company, so he was employed. I asked my son, “How did all of you reply?” My son said, “One did not reply. The other said “goodbye” and I said “thank you”.”

傍晚,儿子在电话中兴奋地说:“爸爸,告诉你个好消息,我被录取了。”我一阵惊喜,忙问:“这是怎么回事?”儿子告诉我,他刚刚又接到了“你被录取了”的短信,很激动,但莫名其妙,就打电话询问。原来这些短信也是复试的一个步骤,参加复试的3人上午都接到了同样的短信,只有儿子的回复让招聘方满意,所以就录用了。 我问儿子:“你们都是怎么回复的?”儿子说:“一个没有回复,一个回复‘拜拜’,我回复了‘谢谢’。”

nly then did I know that my son’s “hope” came in that way. That is, when you feel disappointed, do not forget to say thank you to the one who disappoints you. Actually, it is a piece of cake to say thank you. But whether you are willing to say it in a peaceful and grateful manner does count. Saying thank you shows respect for others’ work and demonstrates your grand generosity. Therefore, while under the same condition, you will get the upper hand in terms of opportunities compared with others!

儿子的希望原来是这么来到的。就是在你失望的时候,别忘了向让你失望的人说声谢谢。其实,说声谢谢很容易,就看你是否愿意说出口,能否以平和、感恩的心态说出来。一声谢谢,既尊重了人家的劳动,又体现了自己的心胸,同样条件,机会的天平就会向你这边倾斜。