sigelphoenix

Is it too much to ask people to say "thank you" after I've helped them - particularly when helping them involves more than the usual visit/phone call, such as looking up resources and tracking down people for them?

NO IT IS NOT.

I am not a fucking tool, for you to use just to get what you want, and for you to take out your frustrations on when things don't go according to your exact specifications. I am, in fact, a person, and I - surprise! - like a little acknowledgment of that.

Say "hello" when you arrive in the office or I answer the phone, rather than immediately launching into your demands. Say "thank you" when I am done helping you, rather than just hanging up or walking away. That's all I ask. More is nice, but this is the minimum I require in order to feel helpful and friendly towards you. You'd be surprised how little politeness it takes to make me happy to assist you - and, conversely, how little rudeness it takes for me to stop caring about your needs.

Edit: Thank you to kyonkun for giving me the brownie out of her company lunch yesterday, because now I get to boost my mood with chocolate.