As I go about my daily routine and tend to whatever the business of the day is I like to “People “ watch as interactions take place. Generally it is not too awful long that something catches my eye, whether odd or normal I usually will come up on subjects of manners or respect or general demeanor.
Today was no exception: As I sat in one of my favorite restaurants in the entire world with that beautiful woman who has put up with me all these years I began to notice just how absolutely sickening some people can be with regards to others. I know that’s a very general statement so let me explain: I have for a good many years worked in and around food service and the hospitality industry (25+ years) to be exact and in that time have held every position from Owner to busboy. I can beyond any shadow of doubt say that no matter the position I never, ever treated anyone who came in to my establishment, whether they were a five star restaurant or a hole in the wall dive, any different than I would want to be treated if the roles were reversed!!
So, as you can guess as I watched these folks, who as a matter of record are masters of customer service and absolute artists in the kitchen trying to very genuinely make some of the most disrespectful, unkind, ugly folks happy it hurt me so bad that I decided to write about in my blog (which I have been neglecting) and see just how many people agree or disagree: When you are out in places of business, whether they are restaurants or stores do you uphold yourself in a way that if your attitude and demeanor was given back that you would like it? When you are out and you see folks do you toss out the first “hello” or does it cost too much for you to be friendly? Do you turn a sour face if the person or persons you see don’t fit a particular social status or class? Or, do you no matter suit or overalls, denim or silk, long hair or clean cut, red, yellow, black, or white, do you initiate communication or draw your turtleneck in and say nothing?
What does it cost to say “hello “? Nothing!! But we are becoming more and more stingy with good Ol fashioned manners and respect and hospitable attitudes!! I challenge each and every reader today to start a new chapter in their lives and work on being courteous more and more friendly to others, speak to someone you come in contact with, tell them hello and wish them well if nothing else this may just be what someone out there needs to hear!! I love y’all!! Have a great rest of your day!!! Keep positive interactions paying forward, we just might start a full blown happy revolution!!
