A reader commented and suggested I take treats by the clinic where I’ve gotten less than acceptable service. Call me mean but I do not reward bad behavior, nor do I try to appease people so they will do what they’re supposed to do. That’s just how I am . . treat me right and you’ll be treated right.
Remember the doctor I mentioned from MO. He liked trains. Before we left there, I made him a quilt and the backing was train fabric.
Train Fabric
You can read that blog post here and see the front of the quilt.
Every Fall that we lived there, I took pumpkin gingerbread to their office.
Pumpkin Gingerbread
I’m usually not the one who needs to be reminded to do kind things for good people but it never hurts to remind me.
marcille irwin says
I’m with you, it feels sort of like you are bribing them to do their job if you gift them with something. I’d rather make things and give them to the people that I appreciate. I do understand the old ‘kill them with kindness’ and that it can actually help to soften someone’s attitude but that is something else.
Joyce says
that pumpkin gingerbread looks yummy!
Nelle Coursey says
I do not reward bad service either! Pat and I were talking just yesterday about how it seems to be the mentality of the people in this county that everyone owes them something. They want the job but they don’t want to work! I get so upset with waiters, waitresses and sales people who do not realize if they don’t treat us right, we will not come back to their businesses! As you know I do not like this hospital! Or any of their affiliates! I like the people associated with Hendricks!! They are always cheerful and willing to help. And the doctors who work for them are great!!
dezertsuz says
I have a hard enough time remembering to make things for the people who do give me good service – or buy them a dozen donuts or whatever.
JEAN says
I do not think poor service should be rewarded. On the other hand, someone who does an exceptional job should always be appreciated.
-Jean <3
Twyla says
I do not think you should reward bad behavior whether it be for service, my child or grandchild. My very challenging preteen daughter got switches in her stocking one year because she had been so terribly bad. It most definitely left a memory. Momma means NO! and she will not give in to harassment. Ahh, memories.
Donna in KS says
Sorry, but I could not believe it when I read that comment. I did leave a reply there too! Poor or bad service does not get any kind of reward. I think giving in appreciation is great but giving in hopes of better service doesn’t cut it in my book. Out pcp office is great and we share garden produce and some baked goods but only because we DO get good service and they are truly appreciated by us!