DEAR ABBY: The letter in your column about complimenting employees when they do a good job brought back many memories for me. I am a senior citizen now, retired -- but it brought a smile to my face.
Twenty-six years ago, I went to work for an optometrist. I was working there for about a month, when I received a note from him telling me about the excellent job I was doing and thanking me. That note meant so much to me; it also motivated me to try to do even better.
People are always quick to criticize. How wonderful it would be if all people would give praise when it is due. -- LENORE SHANKMAN, STRATFORD, CONN.
P.S. Two years after I started the job, the optometrist and I were married!
DEAR LENORE: That's high praise, indeed, for a job well done. It's a smart employee who makes herself indispensable. I'm glad that your boss only had eyes for you!