Today I complemented the worker behind the deli counter when she gave me exactly one pound of sliced turkey, no more and no less. “Wow, right on the nose! You’re good,” I smiled.
The lady beamed.
I wondered if anyone had ever told her she's good at weighing turkey before.
Then she looked at Meredith and asked me if I would like a slice of cheese or a piece of salami for the baby.
Yes, of course! Meredith had happened to be really fussy at the time and I was relieved that she had something to occupy herself for the next five minutes.
I probably wouldn’t have necessarily struck up a conversation with the lady behind the deli counter except that I noticed she looked particularly tired and weary.
This little interchange really touched me. It was rewarding to connect with a stranger and share little kindnesses with each other.
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I’ve had the same thoughts and experiences! There’s something very awesome about making someone’s day just by saying something encouraging - even if it seems so small to us. It’s amazing how much this means to people, and how easy it is to do on a regular basis. Thanks for posting this, A.
Being in customer service has raised my awareness of how far a simple "thank you" can go! It's such a good reminder!
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