Don’t you just love going to a restaurant and having someone else do the cooking and serving and cleaning?
I sure do.
We went to Olive Garden the other night because we were tired and needed a break from a couple of bad days. While there, we had a fantastic server – a true talent in her field.
At the end of the meal, she left our bill with a couple of yummy mints and this:
On the flip side, it said “It was my pleasure serving you.” From the experience we’d just had with her, I believed every word. The card may have been provided/mandated by her company, but her talent made it believable.
When was the last time you validated someone else’s experience with your work? With your service? With your talent?
When was the last time you made someone believe your words?
I have a friend who is an amazing hair stylist. After eating out together one day, she left a very generous and well deserved tip. Then she wrote just a short thank you note on the receipt for the server. I asked her about it, and her reply was priceless: "As someone who has worked in the service industry for years, I have come to appreciate little notes and big tips."
Since then, I have always tried to do the same, especially for obviously good service.
When appropriate, I love giving hugs, too. It's amazing how one sincere hug can change a person's day completely around.