Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Delivering Mail; Leaving a Smile


--by brighteyes, posted Jul 20, 2008

   At work, there are four  large open ended mail box slots situated at each side of the building and on each floor. The slots are alphabetized for letter carrier distribution ease. There must be 50-100 boxes and slots now that the mailroom consolidated them and reduced staff. Gone are the days of hand delivery direct to your desk. 

   To save time and money by keeping employees to a minimum, the new process requires each person to pick up their mail. 

   Our manufacturing manager and his administrative assistant have recently moved from downstairs to upstairs, across the aisle from my group. While I was pulling my mail this morning,  I noted the administrative assistant's slot was jammed full. 

   I carefully pulled all her mail and took it to her desk thinking maybe she had been too busy or forgot with her move. My intent was to just leave the stack of mail on her desk (with a little quote and smile card on top) but she was at her desk.

   She was so surprised and pleased that I had personally thought to bring her mail to her.  We chatted for a while and I wished her a great day, slipping the quote and smile card onto the corner of her desk as I left. I believe she did not notice me leaving it as she had turned her back to answer the phone.

 

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Readers Comments

JuneBug wrote: This is a good one, brighteyes! You are the sweetest person!!!
Raqui wrote: That was very kind. I think she will figure out it was you. LOl But it will be fun for her to be surprised at the card. Raqui
lmil1954 wrote: brighteyes, you are a wonder...and I mean that in the BEST way! You just know how to brighten everyone's day. My hope and prayer for you is a bright, beaming day every day! Linda:)
MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: Good for you for always finding ways to be kind in all you do!
AURELIA wrote: Too funny. I think you did a wonderful thing...maybe she'll reciprocate someday when you mail slot is filled! :0 ) You keep me smiling. ~Aurelia
ravi wrote: ..kindness pours out from your inner feelings..it has to be natural..and instant...

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