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The lack of communication between people today blows my mind. Putting aside your phones and tablets, do you talk to other people in a public place in person? Do you know how much it would make that person's day to just say hello to them?
Yesterday my girlfriend and I went to the Apple Store in the mall to see if her computer could get fixed. From the car to the store, I think I witnessed only one face-to-face conversation. Once we were inside, there were plenty of conversations happening, because people have to talk to the techs to get their stuff fixed or to buy something.
Regardless, it was pleasant to see. The customers were happier inside the store than they were in the mall since each tech welcomed you with a smile and engaged each and every customer. When we were shown our seats, a tech promptly came up to help us.
His name was Aaron. The way he spoke and interacted with us was very warm and inviting. He was adept in customer relations. As he was going through the diagnostics, I asked him, "How are you doing today?".
He stopped what he was doing and stared at me for a few seconds. I looked at him straight in the eyes and held a smile. Once he broke from his trance he smiled back and said he's having a great day. He went on to say that he rarely has someone ask how his day is going. Throughout the rest of the service I learned all about what he loves and does for a living. He helped us so much and gave us the best advice to solve our problems.
The easiest way to make friends, influence people, and to bring out the best in someone is to take interest in them. This world is encompassed by instant gratification and taking. The more we give, the more we receive. I challenge you to take interest in someone today. Ask them how they're doing and what they're interests are. You'd be amazed at the impact you give to that person and how your life becomes more enriched because of it.
Brad Slaughter is a Co-Owner of Try-Fun Fitness & Training, Writer for Inside My Inquisitive Mind, Producer, Entrepreneur and trained in Social Media Marketing By Corsera.
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Yesterday my girlfriend and I went to the Apple Store in the mall to see if her computer could get fixed. From the car to the store, I think I witnessed only one face-to-face conversation. Once we were inside, there were plenty of conversations happening, because people have to talk to the techs to get their stuff fixed or to buy something.
Regardless, it was pleasant to see. The customers were happier inside the store than they were in the mall since each tech welcomed you with a smile and engaged each and every customer. When we were shown our seats, a tech promptly came up to help us.
His name was Aaron. The way he spoke and interacted with us was very warm and inviting. He was adept in customer relations. As he was going through the diagnostics, I asked him, "How are you doing today?".
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He stopped what he was doing and stared at me for a few seconds. I looked at him straight in the eyes and held a smile. Once he broke from his trance he smiled back and said he's having a great day. He went on to say that he rarely has someone ask how his day is going. Throughout the rest of the service I learned all about what he loves and does for a living. He helped us so much and gave us the best advice to solve our problems.
The easiest way to make friends, influence people, and to bring out the best in someone is to take interest in them. This world is encompassed by instant gratification and taking. The more we give, the more we receive. I challenge you to take interest in someone today. Ask them how they're doing and what they're interests are. You'd be amazed at the impact you give to that person and how your life becomes more enriched because of it.
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