It has only been two days since my last adjustment (chiro), but seems much longer. The days have either been dragging on, or I’ve been doing a lot during them so they’re seeming very busy. In the interests of positive thinking, I’ll lean towards the latter.
In the weight department, I’ve gained a fantastic 9kg in the last 5 weeks. It seems a diet of crap, coupled with sitting on your ass for long periods, does, indeed, lead to weight gain. I’ll submit the results of this study, to a suitable body, as soon as I have the strength to lift up a pencil to jot down the results with my flabby fingers.
Today I had my beard trimmed. Whilst I have purchased a trimmer, it’s the social aspect of the salon I appreciate, and I’m more than happy to spend a little money on some interesting and varied conversation while someone tends to my facial garden.
I get on with the salon guy, also named Jonathan (important – always get people’s names!) He moved from North Carolina 4 years ago and lives with his mum and grand mother in a house in St Paul’s Cray (not too far from where I am). He’s around my age, and suggested, as I was leaving the salon, that we should go for a beer sometime. As I’ve mentioned my girlfriend to him many times, I’m certain he’s looking for local beer-buddies rather than a hook-up. I’ll be taking him up on that offer (to clarify, the local beer-buddy part, not the hook-up!)
I’ve also been frequenting Cafe Nero, in Bromley, after my chiro appointments for a soya hot chocolate and to read a book.
Last week I approached the staff, specifically the guy who made my drink and complimented him on the standard of the hot chocolate I’d drank and highlighting the fact that there’s flavour throughout the depth of the cup and it’s consistently – by far – the tastiest I’ve had from all the local coffee shops. Since then, the staff recognise me, we have friendly chats which have gone beyond the professional layer, and I no longer need to ask for my drink – they know what I like and prepare it swiftly. Perhaps it would have gotten to that stage anyway, but just taking two minutes out of my day to praise someone else’s work, in fact, resulted in future speedier, more friendly service. Fantastic.
The Challenge!
My challenge to you next week is to approach someone who’s given you good service, tap them on the arm to get their attention, and tell them exactly why you thought what they did was outstanding, and the effect it had on you. Then hold their arm again and say ‘thank you’ (or ‘thank you for doing that’). Smile and walk away.
The holding of the arm and saying ‘thank you’ at the end is key – it shows sincerity in what you’re saying.
Do it, I guarantee you’ll improve someone’s day immensely. Comment here if you do, and let me know how it went, I’m interested in any stories.