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Pras, you have covered the subject so comprehensively in a delightful style. The piece de resistance is.. What you expect of the reader. So very natural, yet many a time ignored! Keep writing. God bless.

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Dear Pras, This FC needs to be reciprocated, of course, not as an obligation but for sharing different perspectives week after week. I am simply amazed at your consistency.

By quoting Bhagavadgita, you have said it all. I would like to add a third perspective on reciprocating, while someone may reciprocate or not, be grateful or not, there is another kind of not so pleasant thing. It’s about ascribing intentions to the selfless service.

While sharing a cake baked at home may be with a good intention to relish the cake or just get the enjoy of giving, the recipient or any onlooker may add their own unintended intentions. This is very true in the corporate sector, especially by the bystanders who keep guessing the intentions. Thought of adding this perspective as well to your well articulated message.

Best wishes for the New Year to yourself, your team and to all the readers.

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English as a language is not really simple at all specially when it comes to getting back to your multi dimensional brew!!

To reciprocate is to thank back for what you receive in gesture, action or communication!

Whereas give back gives a harsher meaning like----" tit for tat, an eye for an eye etc.

To thank back is a gentle phrase meaning " courtesy begets courtesy "!!!!

On and on it goes till you are tizzy with thoughts!

Thank you Prasanna to keep me going this way!! A VERBAL MARATHON INDEED.

Merry Christmas πŸŽ… and a very promising New Year to you, Geetha and the extended πŸ˜€ family.

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