The other time I've been really chuffed to have my PPL, was one evening over a few beers we started talking about things you've always wanted to do. One woman said "I've always wanted to fly a plane"
I of course explained that I was a highly skilled and trained aviator, I'd be willing to give her a jaunt and I'd even let her touch the column and do a bit of flying herself. I think she loved it....
I still smile to myself when I think about her way of saying 'thank you'