Recently I have spent many hours handling my husband’s business scheduling and telephone.
Speaking with the public on a daily basis, both on the telephone and in person, has led to a surfacing of observations. The biggest of those is the word demand. There seems to be little consideration for careful scheduling, heavy workloads, and human attempts at kindness.
Sadly, it seems that people in general are pre-disposed to expect the worst.
It brings questions to my mind, such as, is the cause today’s world? Is it the economy? Is it poor customer service across the board (which I’ve noticed myself) that causes people to not have patience?
I am serving the public now, no doubt about it. The customer is always right, unless a legal liability is involved (due to the nature of the business).
Are we, as human beings, all of one, simply branches working together? Do we serve each other, or do we serve ourselves? Do you serve yourself, or do you serve other people? Who do you serve?
Many of us serve our own God (first), I know I do, but in this article I am talking about serving others. I am not talking about a physical act, like delivering meals to those in need, I am talking about common courtesy, compassion for others. Do you truly serve others?
We may not be able to change the world, but we can change our own world.
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I try to serve others the best I can!
You are a good lady, Amy.
I definitely try to serve others before myself.
But sometimes it is very hard. Especially when there are people around who take advantage of that.
It takes a lot of patience and biting of the tongue, with many attempts to not judge. You never know what a person is going through.
Good post – even those who take advantage – well we aren’t commanded to love thy neighbors who are nice to you – but to love thy neighbor as thyself – so no matter how ornery we are to deal with others in a respectful manner. Even when we have to say “no – I cannot do what you want” we don’t have to be snarky about it – I think that is why people expect so little – every level of society delivers less and less because each thinks they are the focus instead of those they serve.
Getting off soap box and saying – I agree!
I love what you said Linda Sue, each thinks “they are the focus.” What a summation!
Why thank you Mary!