Nice people are just.. well.. nice! I'm not talking about the "sugary-sweet-bordering-on-plastic" nice, or the "overbearingly-annoying-i-wanna-hide-from-you" nice, but the people who are just "genuinely-sincere-gosh-darn" nice!
I was making calls the other day updating clients, and it was delightful speaking to people who were pleasant and accommodating. No crabby old secretaries for me please!
There is also a custodian in our office who helps start my work morning off on the right foot. He's at work bright and early, happily mopping the floor or emptying out waste baskets and he never fails to wish every single person he meets a good morning. Seriously, outside of Snow White & Amy Adams, who else do you know whistles a happy a tune while sweeping the floor? Or while doing ANYTHING for that matter?
In a world where there are so many sullen and irritable people to deal with on a regular basis, it is great to unexpectedly engage with people who are not only helpful but who exude a sense of peace and happiness. It really makes a difference and can fortunately, be quite catching.
I'm sugary nice :)
ReplyDeleteI used to have Spice, but now he's gone huhuhu
pia, i super miss talking to pleasant and accommodating people. basic courtesy is sorely lacking over here. feeling ko tuloy minsan nagiging bastos na rin ako. i find myself getting not just pleasantly surprised, but even shocked when i do come across cheerful and well-mannered strangers.
ReplyDelete@EW: why did i KNOW your comment was going to be something along those lines. lol.
ReplyDelete@Deeps: i hear ya! i spoke to one masungit lady over the phone the other day. i stuck my tongue out at her when I put down the phone. some good THAT did!