Saturday, October 3, 2009

Friendly Service

My mom sent me a video link this morning from the Today show. It was a short segment featuring our local grocery store, the Grand! Every time I go to pick up grocery's there, I always get a, "Hello there! How are ya today?". Somehow, the Today show got a hold of it! This clip really put me in a good mood and it got me wondering, how does a simple hello put a smile on my face? If people would take just a second to give a smile and a wave, just think how brighter your day could be. Flashing a smile or saying have a nice day only takes a second, but the effects last so much longer. I think that this would create a better reputation for Americans as well. We, as Americans, should look up to the Grand Foods Center and learn from their friendly example! Take a look at the video below.



Hey, Matt Lauer even says he wants to travel here just to shop at the friendly Grand!
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3 comments:

  1. Maeli G.October 4, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    How true. It's interesting how such a simple gesture can truly brighten a day. A great deal of our communication comes not from what is said, but how it is said. Human beings are all about subtext and physical clues. That's the power of the unspoken side of language!

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  2. Sarah.October 4, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    The reason why I loved watching this video was because it allowed me to really see what my parents tell me when I'm feeling down on my grades -- if you're a good person, you'll get a good job, and you'll do great. I feel like sometimes I get so caught up trying to be academically successful, I forget to be courteous because I'm upset about a test grade. The employees here are truly successful, and I hope to keep them in mind the next time I'm stressed.

    Also, Caroline, were you in the video?

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  3. Anna H.October 4, 2009 at 8:11 PM

    The Golden Rule, "Treat other the way you wish to be treated" is how everyone should live. Even my physics teacher has told us in class that it makes her day when a student or other teacher does something simple for her like hold open a door. I know that personally, I feel better about myself if I do something small to improve someone else's day. This video really shows how small acts of kindness can improve someone's day!

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