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filkertom in his post says:
... [M]ost everything that Jesus taught can be distilled down to one simple, if not a bit vulgar, statement: "Life is hard, we're all in this together, don't be a dick."
I think the world might be a better place if people stopped wearing clothing and jewelry with "WWJD" plastered on it, and replaced it with "DBAD".
* Let a car into traffic. She's been sitting there for a while and she probably has to be somewhere soon, just like you do.
* Smile at someone. They're probably having a shitty day and could use some positive energy. If they're not having a shitty day, it won't hurt to keep their good mood going.
* Thank the barista, the cashier, the bag boy, the lunch lady, the crossing guard, the guy that empties your office trash, and the telephone operator. I don't care if it's their job to serve you. We all serve someone.
* Find someone (or more than one) on your LJ Friends List that you haven't commented to in a while. Post a comment letting them know that you're glad they're on your List.
* Make it a point to compliment someone today. On anything. Everyone has something worthy of praise and admiration.
* Tell *everyone* you love exactly that. Life is short, shit happens, and the people who are important to us need to know they've had a positive effect on someone else's life. It's entirely possible that our own lives are measured solely on how we affected others.
Here's today's project: if you're in agreement, and are so inclined, post "DBAD" in your LJ today, with a link back to this entry.
filkertom in his post says:... [M]ost everything that Jesus taught can be distilled down to one simple, if not a bit vulgar, statement: "Life is hard, we're all in this together, don't be a dick."
I think the world might be a better place if people stopped wearing clothing and jewelry with "WWJD" plastered on it, and replaced it with "DBAD".
* Let a car into traffic. She's been sitting there for a while and she probably has to be somewhere soon, just like you do.
* Smile at someone. They're probably having a shitty day and could use some positive energy. If they're not having a shitty day, it won't hurt to keep their good mood going.
* Thank the barista, the cashier, the bag boy, the lunch lady, the crossing guard, the guy that empties your office trash, and the telephone operator. I don't care if it's their job to serve you. We all serve someone.
* Find someone (or more than one) on your LJ Friends List that you haven't commented to in a while. Post a comment letting them know that you're glad they're on your List.
* Make it a point to compliment someone today. On anything. Everyone has something worthy of praise and admiration.
* Tell *everyone* you love exactly that. Life is short, shit happens, and the people who are important to us need to know they've had a positive effect on someone else's life. It's entirely possible that our own lives are measured solely on how we affected others.
Here's today's project: if you're in agreement, and are so inclined, post "DBAD" in your LJ today, with a link back to this entry.
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Date: 2009-08-11 08:21 pm (UTC)That said, just for sake of argument ... why?
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Date: 2009-08-11 11:58 pm (UTC)I've been on both sides of customer support.
If someone was being a dick to me, the only thing I wanted was them off the phone or out of my store. It didn't matter to me what I had to do to get rid of them.
If someone was being cool, then I'd go the extra mile to help them. Get them running smoothly and perfectly.
As a customer, I try to always say please and thank you. Make my requests in a clear and pleasant manor. If I'm angry, I don't take it out on the service person. The most I get is very very firm and request to speak to a supervisor.
Most of the time I receive stellar service in return.
True I've still been treated badly or received bad service, but I let it flow off my back and simply never return to that business.
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Date: 2009-08-12 12:01 am (UTC)So let me apologize for not being more clear - my "why" is more global. Why for everyone? You and I both agree that the world works better for us, but can you make an objective argument that this should be true for everyone?
(Or you can say, "Chris, stop being a pedantic douchebag, we already agree." :-))