It takes a second to make someone's day
Everyday I have to pass through a security barrier and the guard stands in the road by the barrier in all types of weather. He waves everyone through, deals with inquiries - all in a days work.
I realised that he doesnt actually "talk" to anyone. So I slowed my car and rolled down the window had a lovely chat with a special thank you to him and went on my way. The beaming smile I got made my day. Each succesive day this last week I have done the same when I have seen a new guard and each and every day the reaction is priceless. A little thing which took little time and no cost but each day I felt I had made a difference.
Sheila
- Posted by mint1955
- Jan 26, 2007
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Trolley in the rain
In the UK, we have workers in the supermarket car park to collect and return the supermarket trollies to the trolley bays . They work in all types of weather and are "invisible" except when people moan and complain etc.
It was pouring with rain last week just after christmas when I went to the supermarket and I really wanted to make a difference. So I made a point of walking right up to one of the trolley boys and thanking him for the great job he does in all types of weather and especially that day as I guessed his family were still all tucked up at home having their christmas rest time while he was dripping wet and cold.
His face was a picture, he wasn't sure if I was really being genuine so I took the time to talk to him. I think he was confused at first but I feel I touched his day and gave him something to think about.
- Posted by mint1955
- Jan 18, 2007
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