As children, we were taught to be kind to others, share our toys and, most importantly, say please and thank you.

At least most of us were taught these rules of common courtesy.

But as we grow older, it seems as though that bit of common decency that was so ingrained in our brains begins to fade away.

Why do I say that? Well, it’s quite obvious.

Every day I encounter the same thing. It’s nothing big, but because it happens so often it really gets to me. I open a door for someone and they just pass by me as though I’m not even standing there. Like the door opened itself magically due to their godly presence.

Now, I’m not expecting people to stand there and kiss the ground that I walk on because I opened their door for them. I’m busy, too.

But whatever happened to the those fantastic “please” and “thank you’s” that we were taught at such a young age?

Just because we’re adults now doesn’t nullify the fact that saying  “thank you” is important.

We all have busy lives, we all are running to our next class, but it doesn’t take any more of someone’s time to mutter, “thank you.”

So why is it that these two simple words have slowly crept out of people’s vocabularies?

Is it because people don’t see it as a big deal?

That could be the reasoning.

It could be because people don’t think saying “thank you” will make a difference.

In reality, two simple words can make or break someone’s day.

If a person goes out of his or her busy day  to hold open a door to make your hallway commute easier, can you not show that person your appreciation by saying two words which require little effort?

Could it be that the people who don’t say “thank you” for small things don’t say it because they see themselves worthy of having doors opened for them?

Is it seen as something that “should” be done so there is no need to thank people for doing it?

In reality even the simplicity of opening a door is not something that should be expected.

How many times have your hands been full and the person in front of you just let the door close behind them?

It’s rude. It’s inconsiderate. It’s just plain annoying.

But then think about it. Did you thank the last person who  held the door open for you?

It’s a vicious circle. It’s time to make a difference and bring back common courtesy.

Hold a door open for someone.

Say thank if you someone opens a door for you.

A few words can mean a lot, and not saying anything will too.

Spread the kindness.