I started saying thank you after I came out of an intense learning program (a master’s degree) as I realized that many encounters with people; coworkers, customers, supervisors and friends were actually learning events as I was still in the learning paradigm of really listening and adapting myself to what others were saying. On reflection I feel like I have lost that now so it is probably time to sign up for another deep learning event so I can get back into the thank you mode.