Somewhat, for the fact that it greatly matters to me that the appreciation come from someone whose opinions I "Respect" in the first place.
I always try to "Consider the Source." For instance, when the DRUNK cook is in the kitchen bad-mouthing me on my day off cause I quit smoking and he could't, and I'm divorcing his "friend" I really don't let it bother me too much. Because I "consider the source" and I don't really care what some 50 year old, bitter, chronic drunk guy thinks of me. In fact I find it pathetic that he does it only when I'm not present. It's sad how hes let himself go. What a waste.
However, if my boss says something to me, it almost makes me cry, as I have the utmost respect for him, both as a human being, and a businessman.
However, a compliment from him makes me feel great every time I think about it. He never tells you directly what he thinks of you either. For example the other night the ex-floor manager who had worked for him for years came in, and he asked me if I'd ever met her, drug me out to meet her and the first thing she said to me was"So, your Reika, Georgio has told me so much about you and how much he thinks of you and trusts you." I looked over at him and he looked back at me and I said "Really?, you think that of me?" I felt SO good in that moment and do right now, even as I think of it. She continued on to say that that really was saying something cause my boss doesn't instill his trust in too many people, that it was rare to hear him say that.
Getting "misty" just recalling it.
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Did I dream this belief, or did I believe this dream?
Peter Gabriel
If only closed minds came with closed mouths. Lau: "But where would they put their feet?" Postpaleo: "Up their ass."