Where have all our manners gone?

 






Manners. I was thinking of the simple things (and free) that we can do to improve lives. Simply saying thank you can be one of those things. I worked for a company where they had a 20/10 rule. When someone approaches you at 20 feet, you smile, at 10 feet, you say hello.

Seems simple, but I have been surprised at the little things we all forget at times. Acknowledge and recognize when someone does something nice for you. Take stock and notice something a person has changed, done, or you know they enjoy. Please, thank you, how can I help, be of value, or service... Seems in our fast moving world that everyone is out to "get" something. Give without expectation of getting (or keeping points/score), and watch your world change. Never be too busy to utilize a moment to share your appreciation, no matter how small the interaction. It's not just being nice, it's good "strategy", good for business, and good for you and "your Brand"! Don't make it merely a business strategy, but an approach to life!

When reaching out to others, looking for work, someone connects to you looking to network or for a job, no matter the purpose or reason, make sure you show how you can be of value and service to their efforts in some way, and that by meeting, speaking, or connecting with you will provide a mutually collaborative and beneficial opportunity.  Make sure you are polite, listen, are prepared, on time, and engaged with where you are at, the person you are connecting with, and respectful. We were built for "community" and to interact with each other, why not do it towards excellence. No matter your job, title, background, etc., you can implement manners into your DNA and day! People want to feel needed, important, acknowledged, and recognized. So, give them your gratitude! It will truly set you apart by adding a "kind" dynamic to your engagement. Be "relationship driven"!

Sure we're not always happy go lucky all day, others have that "positive charisma", but try it out and see how your day changes, and how others respond. f someone lets you change lanes in a car, sending an email or text, someone asks the cliche "how are you doing", your server at a restaurant pours you a water, someone holds a door open for you, or any other small random act of kindness, be humbly gracious and of generosity back with a smile and say, "Thank You!"













Thank You for reading this!
Brian Siegel

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