A young man walked into a building and greeted almost everyone.
The receptionist smiled and welcomed him.
The cleaner greeted him too.
He barely responded.
A few minutes later, an important visitor arrived.
Suddenly, his attitude changed.
He stood up, smiled warmly and spoke with great respect.
The cleaner noticed.
So did the receptionist.
And without saying a word, they understood something about him.
STATUS SHOULD NOT DETERMINE RESPECT
It is easy to respect people who can help us.
The real question is how we treat people who cannot offer us anything.
Your position may change.
Your income may change.
Your influence may change.
But character should remain.
A person's job, clothing, financial situation or social status should not determine whether you treat them with basic dignity.
SMALL ACTS REVEAL BIG CHARACTER
A greeting.
A thank you.
Holding a door open.
Listening when someone speaks.
Showing patience.
These things may appear small, but they communicate something powerful:
“I see you. I respect you.”
You don't need a title to deserve respect.
And you don't need a title to show it.
REMEMBER WHERE YOU CAME FROM
Many people become successful and suddenly forget the ordinary people who helped them along the way.
Don't let success make you uncomfortable around people who have less than you.
If your success makes you less kind, something important has been lost.
YOUR CHALLENGE TODAY
Pay attention to the people you normally overlook.
Greet them.
Listen to them.
Appreciate their work.
Treat them with the same courtesy you would give someone important.
Because everyone is important to someone.
If others were like you, would the people around you feel seen and respected?
