in reflection...
i thought i would reflect on my friend sean's post from last week, expressing his love for new york and how nice new yorkers actually are. since i read this article, i really have been noticing how polite people are here in the city. in fact, this week i encountered numerous individuals who were so courteous and thoughtful. i don't know if these people are just in a good mood on that particular day or what, but it really can make ones day. here's a few instances:
- when i got in the subway one morning, there were no seats. so whatever, this is usually the case during rushhour in the morning. i don't mind standing for a half an hour. so i pull out my book, and from the corner of my eye i notice an older gentleman get up from his seat and motion me to sit down. shocked, i took him up on his offer and thanked him.
- i was in line for lunch the other day at guy and gallards, the usually place i grab a bite on the corner of 7th and 29th, and this woman in front of me let me go in front of her. for no apparent reason.
- i picked up a few things from target on wednesday and when i was checking out, the lady in front of me dropped one of her glasses and it shaddered everywhere. seeing i was standing right behind her in sandals, a little piece of glass must have nicked my toe because i started to bleed. just a little bit keep in my mind, but this one target employee acted as if it cut my whole toe off. granted this is their job and their responsibility, but i've some of these target employees aimlessly lurk around the store with no intention of helping people (sorry will). in case you're wondering, my toe is fine thanks to the band-aids, gauze, medication and ice this man kindly provided for me.
- after picking up a few things at target, i was sitting on a bench in the alantic ave terminal waiting for the Q train. i could tell the girl next to me was staring at me, and she kindly complimented me on my shirt. well, this led to quit a long conversation. we talked until the train came 10 or 15 minutes later. she's a teacher in brooklyn and just got her masters in special education. although we were separated on the crowded subway, i still made the effort to wave good bye and wish her a good day as i got off. i hope i see her again...
alright. so all this to say what, right? here's what i think it comes down to. the good ol' *golden rule* right? treat others the way you would want to be treated. easy? no. rewarding? yes. thinking of others more than yourself anywhere is going to lead to good things, including people treating you with respect. that's what i've found anyway. so yes, new york city is filled with some very nice people, but obviously some pretty nasty ones too. it's really up to the individual to make the effort to show kindness and respect. in the end, you'll only be rewarded. on that note - have a great holiday weekend everyone! be safe and....be nice:)
- when i got in the subway one morning, there were no seats. so whatever, this is usually the case during rushhour in the morning. i don't mind standing for a half an hour. so i pull out my book, and from the corner of my eye i notice an older gentleman get up from his seat and motion me to sit down. shocked, i took him up on his offer and thanked him.
- i was in line for lunch the other day at guy and gallards, the usually place i grab a bite on the corner of 7th and 29th, and this woman in front of me let me go in front of her. for no apparent reason.
- i picked up a few things from target on wednesday and when i was checking out, the lady in front of me dropped one of her glasses and it shaddered everywhere. seeing i was standing right behind her in sandals, a little piece of glass must have nicked my toe because i started to bleed. just a little bit keep in my mind, but this one target employee acted as if it cut my whole toe off. granted this is their job and their responsibility, but i've some of these target employees aimlessly lurk around the store with no intention of helping people (sorry will). in case you're wondering, my toe is fine thanks to the band-aids, gauze, medication and ice this man kindly provided for me.
- after picking up a few things at target, i was sitting on a bench in the alantic ave terminal waiting for the Q train. i could tell the girl next to me was staring at me, and she kindly complimented me on my shirt. well, this led to quit a long conversation. we talked until the train came 10 or 15 minutes later. she's a teacher in brooklyn and just got her masters in special education. although we were separated on the crowded subway, i still made the effort to wave good bye and wish her a good day as i got off. i hope i see her again...
alright. so all this to say what, right? here's what i think it comes down to. the good ol' *golden rule* right? treat others the way you would want to be treated. easy? no. rewarding? yes. thinking of others more than yourself anywhere is going to lead to good things, including people treating you with respect. that's what i've found anyway. so yes, new york city is filled with some very nice people, but obviously some pretty nasty ones too. it's really up to the individual to make the effort to show kindness and respect. in the end, you'll only be rewarded. on that note - have a great holiday weekend everyone! be safe and....be nice:)
posted by hannah | 10:29 PM
5 Comments:
i dont lurk, i skulk. I dont work there anymore anyways.
Nice observations. Positive and kind attitudes is what this world needs more of. Not to that you arent gonna have a bad day, you are. But more good than bad would everything and everybody a little mo betta!
wow. did you read that will? nice wordage.
i guess i didnt. im so over tired its not even funny
I like this post. Good job.
I totally agree with you!!! I remember back in grade school - I believe it was 5th or 6th grade. My teacher had this post that went across the entire wall above the blackboard - it read "The Golden Rule - "Treat others the way you would want to be treated." Since the day she told us about it my life was changed for sure. It is a part of who I am and I believe that if more people felt that way our world would be much happier. Anyway.. Hannah, I love this post! :)
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