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How nice. It does give you a small confidence boost, hearing something like 'I like you hair' or 'nice tie'.I recently started a new job, and the ladies I work with complimented my smile and told me I have a lovely laugh.
They all did it at once, so I was (of course) totally bashful. But it has free'd up my smiles :)
((My endearingly honest sister suggested that I grin like an idiot and laugh like a lunatic, and that the nice ladies were taking the piss...I have of course dismissed this idea...))
i am a greeter/host at our church. seems to me that just remembering peoples names and giving them a sincere handshake or touch on the arm really matter. when i say "great to see you this morning" and mean it they know. we all want to be acknowledged the best things in life are not things
Kevin, I'm the same way around work...I try to say hello to every person walking in the hallway and I want to know as many names as I can. I want this place to feel like a community, you know?
Lorna wrote: "((My endearingly honest sister suggested that I grin like an idiot and laugh like a lunatic, and that the nice ladies were taking the piss...I have of course dismissed this idea...))"Your sister is just jealous, Lorna.
Last week, the bus driver saw me racing hopelessly towards the bus stop, and waited for me. I was amazed he even saw me, as I was still on the other side of the street. I told him he'd made my day!
Dawww... what a great thing to say to you, RA! :) I love compliments from strangers - they sort of pull you out of your routine and set you back in with just a bit more vigor/optimism. My friends and I were walking out of a restaurant after our kickball game a few weeks ago, and one of the gals complimented my eyes, saying she'd never noticed them before then. She made everyone look at my eyes up close. That made me feel a bit put on the spot, but I didn't mind so much.
And although it kind of embarrasses me when they say it at that moment, strangers or people playing for the opposing team usually compliment me on my kicking in kickball.
My friend and I watch each other's dogs when we're going out of town and unable to bring the dog along with us. It's great for the dogs, too, because they're like BFFs (remember the time Rusty and Robby ganged up on me to steal my grilled cheese sandwich?)
I'll pet sit for friends because I'd want them to do it for me if the situation was reversed. This past week, I cared for my buddy's 2 dachsunds. And you guys remember the critter menagerie, I'm sure (3 tree frogs, 1 toad, 4 hermit crabs, and a beta fish). I don't expect to get paid, and still it always surprises me when they bring home a souvenir for me as a thank you. Those are the best!
I also love to get postcards in the mail - they're such a nice surprise and oftentimes, they just make my day. I received two in the mail last week - a first in months.
I love it when coworkers feel like they can share their treats in the breakroom - cake or homemade cookies, etc. They send out an email alert to everyone on the floor when they do it. On Monday, someone sent out a message that they brought in chocolate yogurt covered pretzels. I wasn't planning on eating any, but when I went in the breakroom for hot water to make tea, they were just staring back at me, so I had two. :)
And finally, after watching Amelie (quite a bit) at his recommendation, I feel complimented/very flattered to know that Gus thinks I remind him of her. She has such an endearing personality.
This is a great topic. I hope it sticks around.
This happened a long time ago but it just may be my favorite moment ever.I was standing outside a friend's apartment and he was trying to find his keys when a little boy maybe around 5-years-old and his father were walking on the sidewalk.
"Daddy, why does that girl have green hair?"
The father paused.
"I don't know. Maybe she likes green. Why is your hair blonde?"
I wanted so much to turn around and say something because it was the first incident of a parent a) not treating their kid badly when the kid says something about my hair, and b) showing the kid that it's okay to have different colored hair.
And I agree with Sarah 3.14... we should keep this topic up and let it grow and grow and grow and grow...
Larry wrote: Your sister is just jealous, Lorna.i>She wasn't being mean, she was just trying to stir me - it's what we do. We actually get along really really well :)
Angie that is a really good one. A lesson in parenting right there.
just went to the store on the way home to get diet coke (sorry RA) and my debit card wouldn't swipe. the young girl cashier said "here, i can just punch the numbers in no problem. i have all the time you need"wow! that little bit of cooperation and service made my day
I had a steak salad today and I wasn't loving the dressing. I asked my server for a side of ranch and he said "do you not like the dressing? because I could just get you a whole new salad and a side of ranch so you don't have to eat the dressing you don't like. It's no problem." That was so nice.
Wow, Gretchen. That's really going above and beyond!I was thinking I, too, had a really awesome server today. She gave us fresh rolls and there was never a moment where we had to look around for her. Granted, they were slow but she even took the time to learn my name, although in a creepy way. I couldn't decide what to order, so the second time she came around she went, "Have you decided yet, Angie?" and I was left thinking, How does she know my name?? when I realized my mom had called me it and the server just picked up on it. :)
Off, thinking, praying, contemplating, being alone, and very, very quiet. Miss me?
Well of course. Read the title of the thread and you'll discover who Sarah 3.14 is.
Sarah likes the kind with the E too, and speaks about herself in third person.
Yum! I want pie now.:::looks around hopefully:::
::hands Jackie a slice of Deep Dish Apple Pie::
Did someone turn 3.14 into delicious coconut pie?
Um, has anyone heard from Rachel Bunny girl since the earthquakes?????
No, I have not. She was also under the weather for a few days. I checked, and Kuala Lumpur only got peripheral seismic action.
Ok. Thanks. We must watch for the mascot
Ooh I'm loving this thread too. :)And, I've got a great one.
A few weeks ago we realized that my DH had all the symptoms of Type 2 diabetes and sure enough he was diagnosed. My most amazing & kind & funny naturopathic doc, Wendy, who knows we've been unemployed for several months, had us come up for bloodtests. Not only did she wave the fees for the tests, but said that we weren't to worry about paying her as long as we worked really hard at changing our lifestyle, and then she took us to the health store and walked the aisles with us for an hour teaching us what we could eat & how & why. I mean, what doctor nowadays does this kind of thing?
I know, for me, this qualifies for more than just a small, courteous act of kindness, but I just had to share it because it was so amazing. And, it made me realize just how much I could do the same for other people in my life in small ways that I am capable of. I feel like my life is now looking out from a different perspective and it feels really good. :)
We are! :)I'm going to do a graphic piece for her office as a thank you. Something about balance, health, happiness... so I'm open to really good quotes to incorporate.
I have a new administrative assistant. Last week, we worked through lunch and we were planning to head out to eat when my father walked through the door. He wanted to take me out for coffee. I invited both of them to come with me to a local restaurant, where we had a lovely luncheon and coffee. My father was great -- and picked up the tab.
But it was my assistant who really surprised me.
The next morning there were two cards on my desk -- one for me and one for my dad. Mine thanked me for including her in -- her father passed on several years ago and she enjoyed being with my dad and I (who share a sense of fun and enjoy a great rapport). She reminded me of how fortunate I was to be able to spend time with my father.
I'm delivering my Dad's card to him tonight, when I stop by for dinner.
Confession: I buy cheap umbrellas at the Dollar Tree and give them away when it rains.
i want a job where i need an administrative asst
It's kind of amazing how something that seems to be not much effort on our part turns out to be of a great impact to someone else. That was a great story.Kev, me too. :)
>sheepish look<With the administrative assistant come endless work weeks -- lately I've been pulling 12-15 hour days several days a week, and also 6-day work weeks...
Still...I love my job!
ok, i retract my desire for an admin asst if it means i have to work more. i thought that meant you got to work LESS
outstanding charlie! random act of kindness.see, that is why i like you guys
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Yesterday while buying fish food (the dogs ate the other fish food, confused animals, apparently) at Petsmart this woman at the checkout line told me she liked my tie. My tie was new, and as I have no fashion sense whatsoever, even if she was just being nice, I appreciated the thought.
What about you? Any interactions that made you feel better about the world in a small way? Any you've done yourself? It's ok to mention them here, we probably won't think you're bragging:)