Toothache Sweet?
by It's nice to be appreciated for the person you are. It is however interesting that the person that one believes oneself to be and the perception of them through the eyes of another can be two very different things…
From this past week 'til the end of January I'll be working retail at a toy store that's liquidating. The store I'm working out of is seriously understaffed which is why it was perfect to make some quick cash (to save) and also why I was a quick hire.
There's this one co-worker in particular that regularly comments on my interactions with customers; the way she can go on about it can be a little much but, it has allowed the way for some self-evaluation. The way a person IS, and the way a person CAN BE are another issue.
In this instance, customer interaction happens to come second nature to me. Although many try to keep in mind the thought based on Matt 7:12 or what’s called (in the world) the “Golden Rule”, it’s just not of great enough significance (to the majority) to bother.
Certainly from our dealings with people in service there’s a level of patience and understanding we have developed. We’re also perceptive and aware, able to read people (body language etc.). In addition to these things mentioned, each of us has our own way with people.
The way my mind works…
I realize life is stressful so, if one can take a little pressure off a person or extend themself just a little extra it could make things that much easier for that person. As cliché as it may sound, I genuinely feel that I’m a people person. It makes me happy to see other people happy but sad when they’re sad etc.
Thus far the following areas have been commented on; phone manner and in-person customer interaction. My co-worker candidly stated that she just wants to get the customer out of the store. As far as I can remember I never really liked the idea of being just another face in the crowd, even though that’s reality. In any case I’m interested in people, they’re not just another face to me.
***So with regards to people that are not, absolutely relevant to your day, days activities, or life how do you deal???
I perceive myself as pleasant yet, others see toothache sweet.
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I try to be pleasant just because I know so many other people aren't. Like, even when I'm the customer I try to smile and thank the person and tell them to have a nice day because they're most likely not.
actually, i think it's possible to be TOO nice. balance is key.
Ha ha ...balance is key you thief you totally stole that from my other thread.
No stealing. "Balance is key" is the safe thing to say about literally EVERYTHING. Re: Everything in moderation.
I think this is why Jay-dubs are good in the service/sales industry - because we know about personal interest and follow the "golden rule" unlike most people out there. Good job.
I HAVE to be nice in my job, and it carries over into eeryday life as well. I find that, working in the food service industry, as a server, I'm a lot nicer and more patient with other servers at other restaurants when I go out. Unless it's ridiculous, then I tend to get testy.
I try to live by the "kill 'em with kindness" saying too. I run into a lot of crabby people, and I just maintain my smile and calm voice, and usually they chill.
I'm also VERY social, and very much a people person as well. Being that way, I've been able to "read" people a little better over the years.
I've found that living in PA, there's a lot of people that will just talk to you; when you're waiting in a line, for instance. I don't like this. I didn't initiate a conversation, don't talk to me. I'm finding that I'm becoming more and more misanthropic.
I'm always super sweet to my co-workers, those in the hall and my husband, of course, but I don't like strangers talking to me. As humans, I don't think we need that much interaction, anthropologically speaking.
so i took out the trash yesterday and an octupus dropped out of the sky and starting drawing thunderstorms with the ink in his sac, before I could levitate over the bi fold doors he challenged me to a race inside the future of a soda dispenser. There was orange soda just to let you know.
I SAID JUST TO LET YOU KNOW!
Legal representatives of the SciFi channel will be contacting you for stealing the idea for their next reality show.
hahahahaha
little egg harbor is creepy
HEY! suck it up and smile!
See, I love to talk to strangers, just not the annoying and/or smelly ones. The cool everday people online at target. Or at K-mart in the pet aisle.
Also, it's so much fun to make conversation with people throughout your day..those in the service industry. ie. Dunkin Donuts. I straight up chat it up with them! They even ask me how I'm doing when I roll up to the drive-thru! Especially out in service, my friend and I just say hi to everyone we see. I like to kill everyone with kindness, short and sweet, leave 'em wondering "Did I know her? She was nice, I wish I did" This however backfired today since people are now replying "Happy holidays!!!" No! No holidays!
Sometimes it's fun to tell random people that they're hot. This makes their day! Heck, it would make my week!
*general comment-As JW's, we're supposed to be kind and have true love for people. This should come across in our conduct and it does! I think people skills are very important and we should take the opportunity to sharpen them when we can. The more you talk to different people the better teacher you'll become in your ministry.
see, I dont' think telling random people they're hot is a good idea. I say this for two reasons.
1. That person will think "wow i'm hot!" and go through the rest of their life expecting to get anything they want simply based on looks. (See dictionary under "Thai Pham").
OR
2. That person will realize that they have no personality, no real depth, and just happen to be good-looking. If it wasn't for that, they would have no friends. And eventually, looks fade, leaving them crazy, sad, and alone. (See dictionary under "Mer-MAN!")
eh. Number 2 is irrelavent since it's a RANDOM person so you wouldn't know their personality. Number 2 would happen if that's the ONLY compliment they ever get and they are in fact hot. So let me be clearer..I like telling people who maybe don't get that so much. Everyone's hot in their own way! Ok, did I just make you say "gag me"?
i like talking to random people. i am loving the poeple that work at my local hollywood video cuz everytime i rent movies they tell me other really great movies to rent that i end up liking. or the girl that is always at mcdonalds when i go there.