This is I guess another ''manners'' type subject, and as we know good manners cost nothing. I wonder tho if folks stop to think how a smile can change a situation or the demeanor of another.
I have just come back from my Wednesday late pm/early evening steel shoot, and on the way stopped to gas up. I then as often bought a snack to keep me going. This gas station chain (Sheetz - a very PA name) - does MTO's .... ''Made to Order''.
I elected to get a small sub and punched in my order thru the 'puter screen, got my ticket, paid and waited. In the kitchen/prep' area was a sweet little girl of probably 17 max, with a face as long as a yardstick. She was either unhappy, or generally pi$$ed at the world - plus probably earning little better than minimum wage.
Once my sub was prepared she handed it over - at which point I said ''thank you'' but also smiled. She melted!! It was as tho she felt - ''hey, someone cares - someone appreciates me''. It was good to see and she smiled back. I am no expert on human relations but it struck me that the small gesture from me of appreciation maybe brightened her otherwise dull day. I hope so and it felt good.
So - folks - even if your day is a bad one and you feel miserable - donate a smile to those around you and the feedback may well make your day feel better too - it costs nothing
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