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Knowing the custodian's name has never gotten me a point on a quiz. However, last year my custodian was swamped with the task of cleaning 7 dorm buildings. Sinc
by Wilduck 16y ago
Knowing the custodian's name has never gotten me a point on a quiz. However, last year my custodian was swamped with the task of cleaning 7 dorm buildings. Since I knew him by name, and took the 30 seconds to say hello or thank him when our paths crossed, my dorm was always cleaned with care.
This article may have been sickeningly sweet, but it's definitely true that recognizing people's humanity is a Good Thing. It may not get you a color TV, but it will get you the respect and loyalty of the people around you.
- Natsu 16y agoExactly. I honestly don't know the name of most of the cleaners or waiters or shopkeepers at the places I frequent, but I do recognize them and they recognize me. I'm also polite to them. You do get better service or other perks sometimes, but that's not why I do it. I know what it's like to be in a crappy service job where everyone who has a bad day wants to take it out on you, so I try to show them a little appreciation.