I was entering his work space. And he welcomed me, and sprayed disinfectant on the toilet seat before allowing me into the cubicle, and wiped the taps and basin clean before I washed my hands.
He was affirming the dignity of his work, ands his desire to give meaning to what he did. He made me feel relaxed and welcome, and wished me well when I left.
And so I thanked him for going beyond what I would have expected. And am determined to learn from him in being courteous to the people of my day.
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3 comments:
Had a similar encounter with probably the same guy. Marvellous.
Thanks for sharing that. It's such a reminder not only that we should give courtesy and respect but we should also treat ourselves with it as well.
And a warm welcome to you Pete.
It is surprising how something such as this courteous man can be so easily overlooked, but is quite profound if you just spend a few seconds to reflect on it.
RevTrev
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