I’ve noticed that we’re slowly losing a beautiful habit.
When someone invites us for dinner, a coffee, or a simple lunch, we less and less take the time the next day to write and say thank you.
Not out of rudeness, but because life moves fast.
We rush to the next thing, the next meeting, the next screen.
And yet, that little gesture means so much more than good manners.
It’s not about etiquette.
It’s about recognising that someone gave us something precious: their time.
They planned, cooked, welcomed, and opened a space for connection.
And time offered is the most generous gift there is.
Saying thank you is how we acknowledge that gift.
It’s how we say: “I saw the care, the thought, the time you gave.”
Whether it’s at a table or at work, attention and gratitude are what keep our interactions human.
They turn time spent together into time that matters.
In this age of automation and efficiency, maybe taking a few seconds to say thank you is one of the simplest ways to stay human.
