"When networking for business or a career, it is vital to show appropriate appreciation for others. You might be reading this and thinking this is networking 101 or common sense, why are you sharing this with me? Well, you would be surprised just how many people forget to show appreciation on a daily basis. The Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary describes appreciation as "a favorable critical estimate b: sensitive awareness especially: recognition of aesthetic values; c: an expression of admiration, approval, or gratitude." We all know when a home "appreciates" it grows in value; likewise, when we show appreciation to others, we assign value to them.

Why do so many people forget (or omit) to say thank you or show other forms of appreciation? Well, for each person the answer is different. For some people, they think that it is old fashioned or shows a sign of weakness. Some people are so busy on the move, they sincerely forget. Others feel that they don't have to say anything because you should already know that they are grateful for your help. However, is this really enough? No. Even if a man or woman loves their spouse, they still want to hear it now and again. It is the same with showing appreciation in social networking settings. If you don't say thank you or show another form of appreciation, people will think that you are not grateful for what they did.

Let's look at some ways how we can show appreciation when social or professional networking (this information can also be applied in other daily activities)..."