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Articles: My shot at being cordial |
Posted by
Andree on Sunday, August 26, 2001 - 02:26 PM PST
I've decided to stop being reclusive and post something. And I'm not even going to complain, because soon enough I'll find plenty of things to whine about, with school starting and such. I'm going to be positive for a change. Here goes.
I love it when people are genuinely nice. I don't mean the people who publicly donated their last paycheck to their favorite charity, or people who feed the homeless . . . I'm talking about small selfless acts of kindness, with no hidden motives. Little stuff, like when the lady behind the counter at the store says "have a nice day" and means it, or the guy at my dad's office who keeps a bowl of Jolly Ranchers on his desk.
The great thing about considerate people is their lasting impression. I'll always remember the nice gothboy at the cafe who asked if he could sit at my table then asked if it was all right with me if he smoked. I won't forget the record store employee who gave me a poster just because he had an extra one and felt like being nice. I like the Ukrainian optomitrist's assistant who calls me "dear."
Anyone can do that kind of stuff. How hard could it possibly be to smile one of those authentic smiles once in a while? I admire those of you who actually do.
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Re: My shot at being cordial
by bettie_x (strangersangel@hotmail.com)
on Aug 26, 2001 - 09:49 PM
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I know....little things like holding the door open for the person behind you, or for a woman with lots of bags or a stroller....or for old people. I work reatail, and have to admit I'm guilty of those fake smiles once in a while, but it takes alot to even get one out with all the jackasses you work with all day, the screaming rude people, the demanding thankless people. I've met plenty of nice people though, too. People that understand what a day and other people can dish out, and are kind, courteous, and patient. If I'm out smoking, and I see an old man with a walker, I get off my lazy ass and get the door for him. If someone's waiting for an undue length of time in line and are getting frusterated, I cut them a little deal. I smile back when people smile at me, and though sometimes it is genuinely FAKE, I at least look like I mean it, because after all....what have they done to me?
I wish more people would do that...or at least understand what the girl/boy behind the counter deals with every day. At a drive through, at a bank, over the phone, etc.
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