Positive character trait

Appreciative

adj. Feeling or showing recognition of value, effort, or kindness.

4 ready sentences Updated Run by Adrian Nutiu

What it looks like

  • Notices good work or a kindness and says so, specifically.
  • Thanks the people whose help is easy to overlook.
  • Values what they have and enjoys good things fully.

Fits when a person notices good work or kindness and says so

Not when the thanks are routine and name nothing in particular

How to say it

Replace the brackets with what the person actually did.

Fills [Name] in the reference and the report card comment, ready to copy.

  • Resume line
    Started [a recognition scheme or thank-you practice] for [team], after which [staff survey score or retention] rose [amount].
  • Reference or recommendation
    [Name] is appreciative of the people they work with: they notice [support staff or quiet contributors] and make sure their part is recognized.
  • Report card comment
    [Name] is appreciative of help from teachers and classmates and always says thank you.
  • In a story, shown not told
    He did not just thank the caterers. He went into the kitchen and asked which of them had made the bread.
Example

The appreciative manager thanked the night crew by name at the morning meeting.

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