I have had some fun while out and about today trying to accomplish the goal of picking someone unknown around me and trying to make them smile.
I made it my mission to get as many people smiling as possible that I came into contact with while at the shops, library, local mall, and supermarket. I even danced to an S Club 7 song playing over the loud speaker as I walked to my parked car outside. My daughter was with me and I shared what I was doing with her she was very encouraging!
It was a real eye opener; there was a certain amo
unt of effort on my part to really engage with someone. However, just a smile from me and some pleasant, friendly words were all that was needed to get the smile started, and on one occasion I was having a good laugh about something with the shop assistant!
I really enjoyed the challenge and it felt so good to be happy and see others happy. There's a lot to be said for customer service with a smile; it makes all the difference in a persons day! Here's to the rest of the week and smiles. :-)
I made it my mission to get as many people smiling as possible that I came into contact with while at the shops, library, local mall, and supermarket. I even danced to an S Club 7 song playing over the loud speaker as I walked to my parked car outside. My daughter was with me and I shared what I was doing with her she was very encouraging!
It was a real eye opener; there was a certain amo
unt of effort on my part to really engage with someone. However, just a smile from me and some pleasant, friendly words were all that was needed to get the smile started, and on one occasion I was having a good laugh about something with the shop assistant!I really enjoyed the challenge and it felt so good to be happy and see others happy. There's a lot to be said for customer service with a smile; it makes all the difference in a persons day! Here's to the rest of the week and smiles. :-)
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- Posted by melnotes
- Jun 29, 2018
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Readers Comments
Subh wrote: Thank you so much, your lovely post makes me smile wideeee :)
sandyremillar wrote: I do the same, more conscious now that a smile can do wonders...God, congratulate you on such a great invention! He/she's smiling too.....
kiwicat wrote: Thats a great challenge!
pluto178 wrote: People would often say to me How do you know them.....I would say I don't we were just chatting.........people are often embarrassed by talking to complete strangers I have never had that problem so someone I have just met can feel like someone I have known for some time.........I have always smiled at a passer by and that is why I know my neighbours.... some people can live in an area for years and not know a single soul...........take a chance on being ignored the rewards are too great to miss. I love the idea of making someone smile no matter what...........if you can bring a smile to the face of someone who avoids eye contact its a yippee moment............have fun and your encouraging your daughter to be the same way so communicating will become natural to her in life...............put simply you grow to love people when you communicate. x
terre wrote: Smiling is contagious!
Mish wrote: So lovely to share in your bloom...your petals open wider & wider as you share the beautiful gift of kindness out in the world. Well done, my kindness diva!!! (((((HUGS)))))
mindyjourney wrote: You making me SMILE now, dear melnotes :)))). How lovely is the kindness connection we share with the world around us! So many ripples you have begun....blessings of smiles, dear friend, to you, daughter and all you came in contact with on your smile adventure.
