When I worked in a corporate setting I did this a lot, and people took note. People who weren't the recipients took note and (some) adopted this approach. It is just the easiest way to spread positivity.
My utility sends me emails telling me my bill is higher, and when I use the most electricity. Bitch, you raised the rates again, and acting like it’s my fault.
I think it takes a lot of effort to get the water in a place to use it. Municipal water is usually potable, and that takes effort, plus it seems like a terrible use of potable water.
California Scrub-Jay fledglings are being taught how to visit my seed tray, as are Oak Titmice. I have been hearing the Western Screech-Owl nestlings and parents for a while, and finally laid eyes on them in the old walnut tree nearby.
At the supermarket, an old woman was complaining about the prices and commenting about how much cheaper things are at Walmart. And I said “but who wants to go shop at Walmart?” And then I said, “the people who work at this store retire with a pension.” She said that was good.