When I was a kid, about six or seven years old, I remember that my mom greeted everyone she met. Whether we were walking on the street, travelling by train, you name it.
“Who is this, mom? Do you know this person?” I asked in the beginning. She replied that you don’t have to know a person to say hello to him or her.
At work, my mom used to have close connections and relationships with the porter and the housekeeping staff in particular. She understood that everyone was equally important and should be treated with the same respect. These people were super grateful for this as sometimes they had been overlooked or even worse, ignored.
I admire my mom for still making this choice – every day. She taught me to treat everyone with respect, a lesson I will remember all my life. Be friendly to the people around and you will get joy and precious memories in return.
About the picture: My mom loves butterflies. This picture was taken when we were visiting a butterfly garden together in 2019. The butterfly symbolizes transformation and joy.
#choosetrustandkindness #respect #smilesarefreebuttheyareworthalot
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