Waiting Room Patience

--by janntique, posted Aug 14, 2010

I'm fairly young and I'm disabled and therefore I have to go to different doctors quite often. I have always noticed that people in waiting rooms seem bored, they sit quietly ignoring each other, and everyone seems concerned about their own problems.

I always try to take a few of my recent magazines to add to the racks, because their magazines are usually old and torn up. I often offer a few to anyone there and try to start a conversation with them. Anything to get them talking and to get their minds off their problems.

The nurses accuse me of "working the waiting rooms like a stand up comedian" because I have jokes that I tell - only clean ones, usually!- but I have found that most people really want to pass time by talking about something other than what they are there for. I respect someone if they choose not to participate, but so far everyone has enjoyed some very lively conversations. Even if you aren't a "chatty cathy" like me, you could try to start a conversation and you'll find most of the time, others will carry it for you.

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Posted by janntique
Aug 14, 2010
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heartofflesh wrote: I am very proud of you ....May God bless you chatty cathy !!!!

janntique wrote: Thank you so much Luckyman - I've asked God to send you a million trillion blessings! I'm sure you have His favor!

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: Good for you for taking the time to care. So many do not so to read a refreshing perspective like yours is a great lesson for us all! :)

Bluebell wrote: I must disagree with you, you are not disable, you are a mobile Angel, God bless you. I wish you double the amount of Blessings you wished to our friend Luckyman. Love and Light and a Thousand Smiles, Bluebell

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