So I was thinking today, and I thought of this,
I got a phone call from a classmate today, confused and not sure what to make of part of an assignment, wanting my help. Now just the last week, I had helped them, and when I needed help, they just stated they had already found it, but thanks for helping them. Now, I did not arrange a time to meet with them, or to help them. But frankly, if you screw me over in my time of need, what motivation do I have to help you? Will I end up helping them if they're still puzzled on Sunday? To the best of my ability, considering I'll have my own research to do.
Also, I won't name, names, but at the DMACC campus I attend, there is one person that always says hi to me, and so I say it back, and hold a short conversation with him. I'm not the only person he starts a conversation with, and from those other strangers' reactions, I don't believe they were acquainted either...But that got me thinking, how connected to devices we all are, and how much one hello can do for a person's day. He usually gets my name wrong, but on the other hand there's how many other blonde haired girls with glasses out there? I can't fault him too much, he's trying. How many times do I not even say hello to people, what if I did? How little of an effort does that take? How many of my friend's, family's and coworker's problems could be solved by saying hello?
My grandfather, who passed away about 5 years ago, I always remember as one that would strike up a conversation with a stranger...Maybe I should be more like that, it would sure beat getting starred at because of the CP. How much could a smile, eye contact, and one syllable do? How bad could it be? Maybe that should be the new "it" challenge, starting a conversation. How hard could it be? maybe I should find out?
I think you will find most people will respond in kind. Some will ignore you, but that's on them. I try to visit with cashiers at stores and say hello to people I see. I used to make fun of a relative for doing this, but at some point, I realized how much better I feel. In saying hi or hello, I have met people from my hometown or friends of someone I know. I also noticed my day is better and I'm more cheerful and happy when people respond. I encourage you to try it. You might just be pleasantly surprised. Have fun and say hi! Becky Jackson
ReplyDeleteI think you will find most people will respond in kind. Some will ignore you, but that's on them. I try to visit with cashiers at stores and say hello to people I see. I used to make fun of a relative for doing this, but at some point, I realized how much better I feel. In saying hi or hello, I have met people from my hometown or friends of someone I know. I also noticed my day is better and I'm more cheerful and happy when people respond. I encourage you to try it. You might just be pleasantly surprised. Have fun and say hi! Becky Jackson
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