Typically escalator rides are very boring. Most of the time we encounter people with a grumpy look who stare or talk on the phone with absurd conversation making no sense. We are left with no choice but to listen or look around. This morning on my way to work I met a perfect stranger in the escalator. He smiled and I smiled back (out of courtesy). His floor arrived and the gates opened. I wished him “Have a nice day”. To that he responded politely “You too”.
Now this is a very trivial thing, could be termed as social manners, etiquette or whatever. My point here is…simple things can actually make a huge difference to our outlook. Our attitude towards life. Could be a feel-good-factor and possibly our rest of the day is well spent?
I guess it’s all about making it good for you and people around you and life becomes much more easier!!
Such a wonderful thought! And something I have wondered over and over again – why we forget basic courtesies? Is it because of our own hidden fears and insecurities that we don’t let anyone see the pleasant side of us? In this over stressed life, isn’t it better to have someone smile at us for no reason other than just spreading the cheer around?!
Thank you so much dear for your lovely comments!
I believe these little things help us spread the cheer around!
So nice!
Thank You!
haha!! Try it some day..you won’t regret
oh yes indeed .. here in uk this is one good thing.. peoply strangers smile at you and wish you good day .. etc .. due to the nature of my work meeting so many members of public on regualr basis I have got used to the idea of saying hello to anyone, giving a smile and wishing thenm a good day and its so strange Majority of the people do respond back..
its only a few who will see the uniform and ignore altogether , which in turn makes me suspicious he he he he
It’s indeed a kind gesture..!! Feels good when you are greeted with a smile…I suppose it spreads all the positivity around…
Right.
very true. Simple things, little things make us happy.
absolutely!! Great minds think alike
A very beautiful thought. Thank you for sharing
Thanks to you Era… for stopping by