Should I mail it?

[kaekae]

A year or so ago, I wrote a letter to my dentist. Basically telling him how much I appreciate having him for a dentist even if I am scared to death of him. (the 2 don't have to be mutually exclusive)
I was so self-conscious about it (and I didn't want him mentioning it the next time I saw him) that I was even thinking of making my signature illegible (so he couldn't know it was me - unless I am the only fearful adult patient he has). But I never had the guts to mail it.
I even briefly thought of giving it to the receptionist as I left this AM - but I didn't print it (and it was a good thing I didn't, since he would have walked up as I was giving to her to give to him)
Anyway, should I mail it? Is it weird to send your dentist a letter like that? For the life of me, I can't understand why a nice man would choose a career where everyone is afraid of him (I would like him if he wasn't a dentist).

 

[RP]

No matter what profession or work anyone does, all people need recognition and appreciation for what they do. I bet that dentist gets more complaints and people saying "they hate him" than he ever gets "Thank You's". MAIL IT!

"Make someone's day" to quote Stress Doc, it is very empowering for you as well.

rp

 

[robotguy]

I wrote a thank-you can for my therapist when I was finally able to start getting treatment. She really did change my life and although the words in the card sounded really soppy when you read them out it was very heart-felt what I'd written.

The only thing she said to be about it was 'thank-you for the card' there was no embarrassment at all.

Mail it.

 

[Razzle3]

I think it would mean a lot to your dentist to know you have come to think highly of him, even if you are still working on fully trusting him. "A thank you for making a difference" always makes someone's day a little brighter. You could mail it or hand it to the him on your way out if you'd rather not see him read it, though, sometimes, that can make your day to see you made someone smile. Definitely send it.

Mona

 

[kaekae]

I dug it out of my files and reread it. It was a good letter (if I do say so myself). Ended with "Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that you are appreciated even by people who are terrified to come see you or maybe especially by people who are terrified." I thought if I were in a job where I was hated for my profession; I would want to get a letter like that. So I am mailing it.
I have bad handwriting (letter is typed), so my signature is kinda unreadable. Which works for me - it isn't anonymous, but I don't have to worry about someone mentioning it to me (would be embarrassing).
I am kinda regretting not mailing it a year ago (I wrote in Jan 09). Anyway, it is in the mail box, so he should get it Monday or so.