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[petguru]

Hi all!

Got an idea today that I'd like to run by you to see what people think.

As I was taking my shower tonight, I got to thinking about our upcoming Land and Sea cruise, and the wonderful CM's at Disney. Almost every service sector employee will tell you that they hear a LOT more complaints than they do thanks. I wanted to find some way to be able to thank CM's who do something that brightens our day, be it by giving us great service, or by getting my DD to smile.

So I came up with a small card that I could hand anyone at a moment's notice. If I had time, I could write the specifics on the back. On the front would be this poem:

(Warning - I'm known for being a tad on the sappy side. So much so that I actually write part time for a local card and gift manufacturer!)

You're a Day Brightener!

Although you may not know it, You granted us a gift.
You brightened up our day, gave our spirits quite the lift.

Perhaps you showed great patience, when others would have rushed,
Perhaps you brought us laughter, or fears or worries hushed.

Perhaps you were outstanding in the job you do.
But most of all, you shared yourself by merely being you.

I'm sure you hear complaints and whines, Grumbles and grouses galore.
But on this day we had to say that you deserve much more.

A special recognition of the wondrous things you do
for brightening our day by merely being you.

Thank you!

So, what do you think? Too much? Too out there? Too ...?

[Stephanie P.]

I think that is a wonderful idea and very thoughtful yourself!

Stephanie

[Colexis Mom]

That's a great idea I'm sure it will be greatly appreciated by whoever is lucky enough to get one

[MickeyMAC]

I think it is a wonderful idea. You will bring a smile, a warm feeling inside and maybe a tear to the eye of some very thoughful CM's.

[OffKilter_Lynn]

I love it, Diannah! People just don't take the time to recognize good service so I'm sure it would make their day.

Perhaps you could send me a copy?...

[mousestruck]

What a thoughtful gesture! I'm sure those cards will generate lots of smiles.

[buckysmom]

Great idea!

[petguru]

Whew! Glad you like it! I work in the service sector myself, so I'm sensitive to the fact that, as humans, we're quick to point out flaws, but not so good at saying "good job!"

I've managed to get 6 of these to fit on a page. Sort of a shorter, slightly wider book mark size. If anyone would like a copy, PM me your email address. They're in a Word Document, so if you want to keep the formatting, I'd need to send it as an attachment.

I also love the idea of cards for people unsure of how to react with an autistic child! I used to teach for a therapeutic riding program, so have some experience with special needs people. Having someone let me know the best way to work with their challenge is a Great gift!

[HueyDeweyandLouiesMom]

DH and I are in the process of making something similar...although far less poetic for sure!

We are making business card size "notes". We plan to make several of each kind. So far we have Cast member thanks, and two different ones for our son. One will have something about Autism and thatnks for understanding his differences and the other will be more of a warning...we plan to use these if we go to whispering canyon of 50's prime time type places. They basically say he has Autism and although we do not want to be excluded...please follow his lead. We have others in the works...then we will add graphics in our publisher and print them up.

[darthminnie]

That is an awesome idea...

People do not realize the power of a written note of thanks...

I work part time at an Olive Garden, and I recieved a letter in the restaraunt mail from a couple that I waited on. That letter just made my day in a huge way....it was really a very sweet thing to do, anyone would appreciate recieving such a thought out note...

[barries5199]

Diannah, I just PM'd you.

I think this is a terrific idea and something we can all use. I've noticed how much better I feel when I try to brighten up someone else's day. Random acts of kindness should be a lot less random. This is a great place to start!

[Diz]

That's a great idea. CMs hear a lot of complaints...one because guests really did have a problem and are justified in complaining but two because some people think if they complain they'll get something for free.

This is a great way to let CMs know they are spreading magic!

[goofy4goofy]

Ok, if I got one of these, I'd be happy all day long!!! I think it's a great idea!!!!

Kelly

[Wendyismyname]

That is awesome!! Great idea!

[forever_amber]

we had something like that on this trip... they were little pins that said WWWD (what would Walt do) we bought them from a web site where you go and type up the stories about why they deserved a pin..the card the pin was on said something about thanks for treating us the way Walt would have... as a guest. The people that got them seemed to like them